Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4202 Session 14 (4.30pm Thu 27th March) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $100
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FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), silver denarius, (3.46 g), 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 PIETA S AVG, (S.4598, BMC 311, RIC 394a, RSC 234). Good very fine and lightly toned.
Ex Romanorum, ACT with their ticket and Noble Numismatics Sale 86 (lot 3441). In the Reka Devnia Hoard of 81,044 coins, some 4158 were of Faustina Senior and 129 were of this type.
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FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), silver denarius, (3.46 g), issued 145, Rome ...
Estimate $100
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