Lot 3833
Sale 99 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D. 175), AE sestertius, issued after A.D. 161, Rome mint, (23.51 gm), obv. draped bust to right of Faustina wearing diadem, around FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, rev. Hilaritas standing to left, holding long palm and cornucopiae, around HILARITAS, S C across field, (S.5275, RIC 1642, C.112). About as struck, extremely fine or better and very rare as such.
Ex Peus Nachf, Germany, Auction Sale 404, (lot 2611).
- Estimate
- $4,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $4,200