Lot 3560

Sale 101 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D.175), silver denarius, (3.32 g), issued 161-175, Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, rev. Juno veiled standing facing head to left, holding short torch and sceptre, peacock at feet, around IVNO REGINAE, (S.5256, BMC 120, RIC 696, RSC 139). Bright, minor edge crack, round and extremely fine.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Passed in

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