Lot 3506
Sale 112 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D. 175), silver denarius, issued 161, Rome mint, (3.30 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, rev. SAECVLI FELICIT, throne on which are seated two infant boys, (S.5260, RSC 191, RIC 712, BMC 139). Bright, very fine and scarce.
Twin sons Commodus and Antoninus were born to Marcus Aurelius and Faustina Junior just a few months after Marcus Aurelius ascended imperial throne. The former became emperor and the later died at the age of four years.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $110