Lot 2562
Sale 64 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes, Ancient, World Coins & War Medals, The W.J.Noble Collection of Communion Tokens
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Description
Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (22.3 grams), obv. draped bust to right of Faustina with hair bound up behind head, around DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA, rev. PIET AS AVG around, Pietas standing to left, dropping incense on candelabrum or altar and holding a perfume box, S C across field, (S.1366, RIC 1146A, C.240). Attractive even dark brown patination, spot of inactive green on neck, otherwise nearly very fine and scarce.
Ex Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection sold in Triton III (lot 1709 part) for the benefit of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, with his ticket.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $90