Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 5360 Session 17 (11.30am Friday) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $260
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FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D.175), AE as, Rome mint, (8.266 grams), issued 145-6, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina with hair bound behind head, around FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, rev. VENVS around, Venus standing to right, holding an apple, S C across, (cf.S.5306, RIC 1410b, C.258). Attractive even dark patination, very fine/good very fine and scarce.
Ex Cornelius C. Vermeule III, whose collection was sold in Triton III (lot 1709 part) for the benefit of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, with his ticket.
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