Lot 5760

Description

Ancient Roman, and Elizabeth I (1558-1603), fifth issue, silver sixpence, 1595, mm uncertain, (S.2578A, N.2015); together with Roman coins (2) of Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE sestertius, issued 161, Rome mint, (20.80 grams), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, rev. traces of SAECVLI FELICIT, throne on which are seated two infant boys, (S.5282, RIC 1665, C.193, BMC 937); Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, AE sestertius, issued 228, Rome mint, (19.70 grams), obv. diademed and draped bust of Julia Mamaea to right, around, IVLIA MAMAEA AVGVSTA, rev. around FELICITAS PVBLICA, S C across field, Felicitas standing left, resting on column, (S.8228, RIC 676, C.21). Very good - fine. (3)