Lot 4371
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), AE as, Rome Mint, (9.96 g), issued 152, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina with hair bound behind head, around FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG PII FIL, rev. VENVS around, Venus standing to right, holding an apple, S C across, (S.4737, RIC 1410c, C.258). Attractive dark green patination, nearly very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously M&M 6-94, lot 506.
- Estimate
- $140
- Result Status
- Passed in