Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 3608 Session 12 (11.30am Thursday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $200
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SOLD $130
FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), silver denarius, issued 161-175, Rome mint, (3.198 grams), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, rev. FECVN DITAS, Fecunditas standing to right, holding sceptre and child, (S.5252, RSC 99, RIC 677, BMC 91). Lightly toned, extremely fine and scarce.
Ex Patrick Cooper Collection with his ticket and previously from B.A. Seaby (London), Coin and Medal Bulletin List 382, (1951) No.B341 (bought for 7/6!).
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FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), silver denarius, issued 161-175, Rome mint, (3.198 ...
Estimate $200
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FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), silver denarius, issued 161, Rome mint, (3.392 ...
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Estimate $100