Lot 3457
Sale 86 · Important Australian, World & Ancient Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE dupondius or as, issued 161-175, (14.072 grams), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, rev. IVNONI LVCINAE around, Juno standing to left with three children at her feet, (S.5298, RIC 1650, BMC p.541, C.137). Attractive dark green patina, good fine.
Ex Nvmmoorvm Avctiones Sale 7, (Italo Vecchi), 6-7 October 1997 (lot 876). Juno Lucina (The bringer of light) is the goddess who helped newborn children see the light of day and is particularly associated with childbirth in the Imperial family.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $140