Lot 3078

Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Faustina II, (d.A.D. 175), AE sestertius, issued 154-6 under Antoninus Pius, (24.82 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust to right, rev. VENVS, Venus standing to left, holding apple and sceptre, (cf.S.4719, RIC 1387, C.252). Attractive green patina, nearly extremely fine and rare in this condition.

Estimate
$800
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$650