282, Lot: 302. Estimate $100. Sold for $65. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Diva Faustina Junior. Died AD 175/6. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 21.60 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, circa AD 175-176. DIVAE FAVSTIN AVG MATR CASTROR, veiled and draped bust right / Four-tiered funeral pyre surmounted by Faustina in biga right. RIC III 1709 (Aurelius); Banti 50. Fine, green patina, smoothing and enhancement of details. Rare - Banti cites only three specimens.
From the R. D. Frederick Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 193, lot 214.