Lot 4365
Sale 135 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE sestertius, issued 161-175 (22.56 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust to right, rev. [MATRI] MAGNAE, SC in exergue, Cybele enthroned right between lions, (S.5281, C.169, RIC 1663). Attractively toned, some weakness on reverse legend otherwise, good very fine/very fine and very scarce.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Noble Numismatics Sale 86, lot 3454.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $190