Lot 4324

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

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

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