Lot 4321
Sale 114 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D. 175), posthumous silver denarius, (3.26 g), obv. DIVA FAV STINA PIA, draped bust to right, rev. CONSECRATIO, peacock standing right, (S.5215, RSC 71a, RIC M744). Bright, extremely fine and very scarce.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 105 (lot 4213) and Terry Naughton Collection.
The Peacock symbolises marital concord and the apotheosis of the Empress.
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150