Lot 4203
Sale 135 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Egypt, Alexandria, Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), billon tetradrachm, (12.64 g), dated year 17 of Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 153/154), obv. draped bust of Faustina right, around **F*AVCTINA CEBACT[H], rev. Dikaiosyne seated left, holding scales and cornucopia, LI Z across field, (S.-, Koln 1969 var, Dattari 3241 var, Emmett 1938.17, Abb 18 [this coin]). Evenly toned, minor surface roughness, very fine and rare.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection. previously CNG eSale 397 (lot 371). From the AK Collection.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Passed in