Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 4365 SESSION 20 (4.30PM FRIDAY 12TH APRIL) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $250
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $190
FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE sestertius, issued 161-175 (22.56 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust to right, rev. [MATRI] MAGNAE, SC in exergue, Cybele enthroned right between lions, (S.5281, C.169, RIC 1663). Attractively toned, some weakness on reverse legend otherwise, good very fine/very fine and very scarce.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Noble Numismatics Sale 86, lot 3454.
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