Lot 3659
Sale 100 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D.175), AE as, Rome mint, (8.27 grams), issued 145-6, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina with hair bound behind head, around FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, rev. VENVS around, Venus standing to right, holding an apple, S C across, (cf.S.5306, RIC 1410b, C.258). Attractive even dark patination, very fine/good very fine and scarce.
Ex Cornelius C. Vermeule III, whose collection was sold in Triton III (lot 1709 part) for the benefit of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, with his ticket.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Passed in