Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Lot 4324 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 1ST AUGUST) Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Estimate $150
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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.
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