Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Lot 2738 SESSION 15 (7.30PM THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBER) Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Estimate $250
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FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D. 141), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, (24.09 g), issued after A.D. 141, obv. DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust of Faustina I to right, hair elaborately waved and piled in bun on top of head, rev. AVGVSTA around, Ceres standing left holding two torches, S C across field, (S.4615, RIC 1120). Attractive dark green patination, very fine or better, scarce.
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.
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