128, Lot: 393. Estimate $75. Sold for $47. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FAUSTINA JUNIOR., wife of Marcus Aurelius. Augusta 145-175/6 AD. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.00 g, 12h). Struck under Marcus Aurelius circa 170-175/6 AD. Draped bust right / Cybele seated left, holding branch and resting left arm on drum set on seat; at her side, lion. RIC III 706 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 26-4c; BMCRE 134 (Aurelius); RSC 172. VF, toned, flan cracks.

From the Harry Strickhausen Collection.