Lot 4347
Sale 135 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Images
Coin 1
Coin 2
Description
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), silver denarius, issued 168, (3.38 g), obv. around FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right of Faustina wearing diadem, rev. SALVS, Salus standing left holding patera and sceptre and feeding snake arising from altar, (S.5261, RSC 197, BMC 141); another, issued c.156, (2.49 g), rev. AVGVSTI PII FIL, Venus standing left, holding Victory and resting left hand on shield set on helmet, (S.4700, RIC 495a. Good fine - nearly very fine. (2)
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $120