Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 4381 SESSION 20 (4.30PM FRIDAY 12TH APRIL) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $150
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SOLD $90
FAUSTINA JUNIOR (WIFE OF MARCUS AURELIUS), (d.A.D.175), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, posthumous issue, (22.74 g), obv. draped bust of Faustina to right, around DIVA FAV STINA PIA, rev. Faustina, holding sceptre, seated left on back of peacock flying upward to right, around [CONSECRATIO], S C across field, (S.5227, RIC 1702, C.69). Deep brown patina, good fine and scarce.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously CNG eSale 254, (lot 292).
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