Lot 4690
Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (Augusta 138-141 A.D.), dupondius or as, (11.32 g), issued after AD 146-161, obv. DIVA FAVSTINA around, draped bust of Faustina I to right, hair elaborately waved and piled in bun on top of head, rev. CONSE CRATIO around, S C across, Vesta, veiled, draped, standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding long torch, (S.4652, RIC 1187). Deep brown patina, good very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously Status International Sale 301 (lot 8355).
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $60