Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Lot 2754 SESSION 15 (7.30PM THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBER) Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Estimate $180
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FAUSTINA JUNIOR, (died A.D. 175), wife of Marcus Aurelius, (161-180 A.D.), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued c.154-6 A.D., (30.61 g), obv. draped bust of Faustina right, around FAVSTINA AVGVSTA AVG PII F, rev. Diana standing left, holding arrow and resting on bow., S C across field, (S.4717, RIC 1383) (illustrated); Egypt, Alexandria, Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161), AE drachm, year 9 = A.D. 145-146, (22.78 g), obv. Antoninus Pius with laureate bust to right, around traces of **AUT K T AIL ADR ANTWNEINOC CEB EUC*, rev. Nilus reclining left, holding reed and cornucopia from which emerges a Genius ,around LENATOV IS, (S.-, Koln 1522, Emmett 1621.9). Toning, fine - nearly very fine. (2)
Ex Stephen J Bridges Collection.
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Estimate $180
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