Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 135 | Auction date: 9 April 2024 |
Lot number: 4359 Price realized: 180 AUD (Approx. 119 USD / 110 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), posthumous silver denarius, (2.67 g), obv. DIVA FAV STINA PIA, draped bust to right, rev. AETERNITAS around, Aeternitas, veiled standing left, holding phoenix on globe, resting arm on column, (S.5213, RIC 740, RSC 6) (illustrated); another, issued c.165 A.D., (2.77 g), rev. Salus seated left holding patera and feeding snake arising from altar, (S.5262, RIC 713); another, issued c.158 A.D., (3.33 g), rev. Diana draped, standing left, holding in both hands transverse lighted torch, which points up, (S.5250, RIC 674); another, issued 156, rev. Spes standing front, head left, holding flower and fold of skirt, around A[VGV] STI PII FIL, (S.4702, RIC 497). Toning, good fine - very fine. (4) Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection. First coin previously Noble Numismatics Sale 60, lot 2150. Second coin previously Scheiner of Munich. Last coin previously Noble Numismatics Sale 58, lot 3670 (part). Estimate: 200 AUD |