Lot 4323

Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died 141 A.D.), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, (24.09 g), issued after AD 141, obv. DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust of Faustina I to right, hair elaborately waved and piled in bun on top of head, rev. AVGVSTA around, Ceres standing left holding two torches, S C across field, (S.4615, RIC 1120). Attractive dark green patination, very fine or better, scarce.

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$380

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