Lot 4329
Sale 135 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D. 175), issued 157-161, silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.00 g), obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, rev. VENVS, Venus standing left with apple and dolphin-entwined rudder, (S.4708, RIC 517c, RSC 266a). Extremely fine and scarce in this condition.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously CNH 259, 339, July 2011, also Gemini II, January 2006, lot 480.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $360