Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 2951 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 21ST MARCH)) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $150
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SOLD $180
FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE as, issued 156, (11.49 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust to right, rev. VENVS around, Venus standing to right, holding apple and sceptre, S C across, (cf.S.4735, RIC 1408) (illustrated); another, issued c.176, (11.70 g), rev. moon and seven stars, (S.5235, RIC 1714); sestertius, issued c.156, (26.39 g), rev. VENVS around, Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple in right hand, vertical sceptre in left, S C across, (S.4719, RIC 1387). Toned, nearly fine - good fine, some rare. (3)
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 135 (lot 4376); first coin previously Triton 1, lot 2327 (part).
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Estimate $150
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