Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 3467 SESSION 18 (2.30PM FRIDAY 1ST APRIL) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $100
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SOLD $80
FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D. 151), AE sestertius, (25.41 g), obv. draped bust right, around DIVA FAVSTINA, rev. Vesta standing left, holding palladium and sceptre, around AVGVSTA S-C across (S.4617, RIC 1124, C.110); another Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, (A.D. 161-180), AE sestertius, issued 145 (24.38 g), obv. bare head right, around AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS II, rev. Hilaritas standing left with palm and cornucopiae, HILARITAS around, (S.4802, RIC 1242a, C.-, BMC 1774). Both fine, second heavily pitted. (2)
Ex Hans Ferdinand Collection, previously from MGK Stamps December 24, 1987 for the first coin.
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