Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 3078 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $800
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FAUSTINA II, (d.A.D. 175), AE sestertius, issued 154-6 under Antoninus Pius, (24.82 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust to right, rev. VENVS, Venus standing to left, holding apple and sceptre, (cf.S.4719, RIC 1387, C.252). Attractive green patina, nearly extremely fine and rare in this condition.
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