Lot 3508
Sale 112 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Coin 1
Coin 2
Description
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), silver denarius, issued 161-175, Rome mint, (3.41 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, Faustina draped bust to right, rev. VENVS, Venus standing to left, holding sceptre and apple, (cf.S.5266, RSC 249, RIC 728, BMC 166); another silver denarius, issued 161-175, Rome mint, (3.30 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, rev. FECVND AVGVSTAE, Fecunditas standing left between two infant children, holding two others in her arms, (S.5251, RSC 95, RIC 676, BMC 89). Toned, very fine. (2)
Ex J. Eric Engstrom, USA Collection.
- Estimate
- $180
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $100