Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 4498 SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 29TH JULY) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $400
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SOLD $600
FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D. 141), posthumous issue, AE dupondius or as, issued 142, Rome Mint, (12.00 g), obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA, rev. S C in exergue, crescent moon surmounted by seven stars, (S.4658, RIC 1199, C.275). Attractive dark brown patina, extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Ex Spink & Son, London, October 7, 1987.
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