Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 4361 SESSION 20 (4.30PM FRIDAY 12TH APRIL) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $200
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SOLD $160
FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D.175), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, (23.39 g), obv. draped bust to right of Faustina with hair bound down behind head, around FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, rev. LAETITIA PVBLICAE around, Laetitia standing to left, holding wreath and sceptre, S C across, (S.4714, RIC 1378b, C.157). Attractively toned, very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Downies and Sherwood, 10-2004, lot 1686.
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