Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial

  PrevNext  

Lot 2987    SESSION 12 (11.30AM THURSDAY 25TH MARCH)    Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial

Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $90

FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D. 175), silver denarius, issued 161, Rome mint, (3.42 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, rev. SAECVLI FELICIT, throne on which are seated two infant boys, (S.5260, RSC 191, RIC 712, BMC 139). Bright, extremely fine and scarce.

Twin sons Commodus and Antoninus were born to Marcus Aurelius and Faustina Junior just a few months after Marcus Aurelius ascended the imperial throne. The former became emperor and the latter died at the age of four years.

Estimate / sale price does not include buyer's premium (currently 22% including GST) which is added to hammer price. All bids are executed on the understanding that the Terms & Conditions of sale have been read and accepted. For information on grading and estimates please refer to the Buying at Auction advice.

Quick find

View a lot by number and sale.

Adjacent lots

  • Lot 2985  

    MARCUS AURELIUS AS CAESAR, (A.D. 161-180), AE As, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 144, (12.74 g), ...

    Estimate $200

  • Lot 2986  

    FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), silver denarius, issued 154-6, (3.43 g), obv. ...

    Estimate $200

  • Lot 2987   This lot

    FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D. 175), silver denarius, issued 161, Rome mint, ...

    Estimate $150

  • Lot 2988  

    FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE dupondius or as, issued 161-175, (14.07 ...

    Estimate $120

  • Lot 2989  

    FAUSTINA JUNIOR, (died 175 A.D.) wife of Marcus Aurelius, (161-180 A.D.), AE dupondius/as, Rome mint, ...

    Estimate $150