Roman Silver and Bronze
Lot 3810 SESSION 12 (Friday at 11.30am) Roman Silver and Bronze
Estimate $80
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SOLD $90
FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), silver denarius, (2.700 grams), issued 145, Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around DIVA AVG FAVSTINA, rev. Pietas standing to left dropping incense on lighted altar and holding box, around PIE TAS AVG, (S.4598, BMC 311, RIC 394a, RSC 234). Good very fine.
Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 79 (lot 3628) and previously from the Patrick Cooper Collection with his ticket.
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