Lot 5551
Sale 95 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The Robb Family Collection
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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 and with collectors card description.
Ex Cappenalle Collection and from Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 86 (lot 3422), previously from 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
- $120
- Result Status
- Passed in