Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 4750 SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 20TH APRIL) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $250
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SOLD $370
FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE sestertius, issued 161, Rome mint, (23.76 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, rev. SAECVLI FELICIT, throne on which are seated two infant boys, (S.5282, RIC 1665, C.193, BMC 937). Dark tone, light obverse scratches, otherwise very fine/good very fine and rare.
Ex Brian Bolton Collection and previously Noble Numismatics Sale 95, lot 5549. Ex Cappenalle Collection and from Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 83 (lot 3448) with tickets.
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FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE sestertius, issued 161, Rome mint, (23.76 ...
Estimate $250
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