Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 1768 Session 7 (11.30am Wednesday 1st July) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $120
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SOLD $120
FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (d.A.D. 141), silver denarius, (3.39 g), issued after A.D. 147 at Rome mint, obv. DIVA FAV STINA, draped bust to right, rev. CERES, Ceres standing to left holding corn ears and long sceptre, (S.4591, RIC 378, RSC 136); Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), silver denarius, (3.32 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, rev. IVNONI REGINA, Juno standing to left holding patera and sceptre, peacock standing left at feet, (S.5256, RSC 139a, RIC M696). Toned, good very fine. (2)
Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously from I.S.Wright, and the first coin from the McHugh Collection (Noble Auction Sale 95, lot 5534).
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