Lot 3267

Sale 124 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Medals, and Banknotes

Description

Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died 141 A.D.), AE sestertius, (26.42 g), issued after AD 141, obv. DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust of Faustina I to right, hair elaborately waved and piled in bun on top of head, rev. AETER-NITAS Aeternitas, standing left, holding phoenix and lifting hem of skirt, to sides S C, (S.5222, C.7, RIC III 1693). Uneven patina nearly very fine and scarce.

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$80

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