Lot 1858

Sale 131 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), AE as, (8.24 g), issued after 147, Rome Mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around DIVA AVG FAVSTINA, rev. Aeternitas seated to left holding phoenix on globe and sceptre, around AETERNITAS, S C in exergue, (cf.S.4638, cf.RIC 1156a, cf.C. 160). Good very fine, unpublished obverse, extremely rare variety, with collector tickets.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 120 (lot 3266) and previously from CNG eSale 344, February 12, 2015 (lot 670 part) coming from the J. Herbert Collection.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$60

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