Lot 4324
Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), AE as, (10.18 g), issued after 147, Rome Mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around DIVA [AVG FAVS]TINA, rev. Aeternitas seated to left holding phoenix on globe and sceptre, around AETER[NI]TAS, S C in exergue, (S.4638, RIC 1156a, C.160). Dark green patination, good very fine, very scarce.
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection, purchased from A.H. Baldwin and Sons, London, c.1980, with their priced ticket.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $90