Lot 4749
Sale 117 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D. 175), AE sestertius, issued after A.D. 161, Rome mint, (23.51 g), obv. draped bust to right of Faustina wearing diadem, around FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, rev. Hilaritas standing to left, holding long palm and cornucopiae, around HILARITAS, S C across field, (S.5275, RIC 1642, C.112). About as struck, extremely fine or better and very rare as such.
Ex Brian Bolton Collection and previously Noble Numismatics Sale 99, lot 3833, also Peus Nachf, Germany, Auction Sale 404, (lot 2611). With tickets.
- Estimate
- $4,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $2,800