Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 3500 Session 12 (11.30am Thursday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $180
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SOLD $110
FAUSTINA SENIOR, (d.A.D. 141), AE dupondius or as, Rome mint, issued after A.D. 141, obv. veiled head of Faustina to right, rev. AETERNITAS, Providentia standing left, S C across field, (S.-, RIC 1164); another similar but Provdentia with sceptre, (S.-, RIC 1163); Faustina Junior, (d.A.D.176), AE dupondius or as, issued 145-161, obv. bust draped right, rev. Diana standing left holding bow and arrow with legend FELICITAS AVGVSTI around S C across field e, (S.-, RIC - and unpublished legend and type for reverse); Julia Domna, (A.D. 191-217), AE dupondius or as, Rome mint, issued 193-211, obv. draped bust right, rev. Hilaritas standing left with branch and cornucopiae, (S.1863, RIC 877). Fine - nearly very fine, several scarce, the unpublished Faustina Junior illustrated. (4)
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