Lot 4117
Sale 82 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Orders & Decorations
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Description
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE sestertius, issued 145-6, (27.48 grams), obv. FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust to right, rev. VENVS, Venus standing to left, holding apple and rudder, round which dolphin is coiled, (cf.S.1484, RIC 1388a, C268). Large flan, dark tone, extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Ex John Dean Collection, Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 69 (lot 1987) and previously Classical Numismatic Group, Internet Auction, June 2000.
- Estimate
- $1,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $0