Lot 3389

Sale 123 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, posthumous issue, (died A.D.141, AE sestertius, (25.63 g), issued 147, Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina wearing pearls on top of her head, around DIVA FAVSTINA, rev. Ceres standing to left holding long torch in left hand, and grain ears in right, around C E R E S, S C across, (S.4621, RIC 1128, Banti 44). Well centred, toned, good very fine.

Ex Ponterio 138, 31st March 2006, (lot 1575).

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$130

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