Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial - Augustus - J
Lot 4531 SESSION 17 (11.30AM THURSDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial - Augustus - Jul
Estimate $3,500
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SOLD $4,400
FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died AD 175) AE sestertius (23.51g) assured after AD 161, Rome Mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina wearing diadem, around FAUSTINA AUGUSTA, rev. Hilaritas standing to left, holding long palm and cornucopiae, around HILARITAS, SC across field (S.5275, RIC 1642, C.112). Attractive patina, extremely fine or better and very rare in this condition.
Ex Peus Nachf, Germany, Auction Sale 404 (lot 2611); Noble Numismatics Sale 99 (lot 3833) and the Brian Bolton Collection with his ticket.
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FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died AD 175) AE sestertius (23.51g) assured after AD ...
Estimate $3,500
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