Lot 5537
Sale 95 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The Robb Family Collection
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Description
Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (d.A.D. 141) AE sestertius, (33.11 grams), issued after 147 B.C., obv. around DIVA FAV STINA, draped bust of Faustina Senior to right, rev. around AVG VSTA, Vesta standing to left, holding torch and Palladium, S C across field, (S.4618, RIC 1125, cf.C.113). Reverse double struck, light brown patination, good very fine/very fine and exceptional heavy issue and with collectors card description.
Ex Cappenalle Collection and previously purchased from Noble Numismatics and the Cornelius C. Vermeule III, whose Collection was sold in Triton III (lot 1709 part) for the benefit of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $260