ANCIENT THEMES. Faustina Junior. Augusta, AD 147-175. Æ “Sestertius” (34mm, 21.31 g, 6h). By Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Later cast. VF.

Keystone 17 – The W. Toliver Besson Collection
Lot: 347. Estimated: $ 100

Paduan and Related Medals, Bronze

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ANCIENT THEMES. Faustina Junior. Augusta, AD 147-175. Æ “Sestertius” (34mm, 21.31 g, 6h). By Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Later cast. FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG PI FIL, draped bust right / Faustina standing left with child standing behind, sacrificing over lighted altar; to left before altar, attendant standing left, holding simpulum; behind on either side, two female attendants; in background, statue of Neptune standing right with left foot on globe, holding trident and dolphin within hexastyle belvedere, of which four columns are visible. Johnson & Martini 1729-38. Brown patina. VF.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 401 (12 July 2017), lot 668.


Closing Date and Time: 22 July 2026 at 11:55:20 ET.



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