The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > The Euclidean Collection | Auction date: 28 March 2024 |
Lot number: 296 Price realized: 420 GBP (Approx. 530 USD / 490 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Good Very Fine; striking green patina - a fine example of this desirable familial issue | ROMAN EMPIRE. Faustina II (wife of Marcus Aurelius). Bronze sestertius, AD 161-161. Rome. Obv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right. Rev: SAECVLI FELICIT, twin brothers Commodus and Antoninus as children, seated facing half inwards towards each other on draped pulvinar (throne); one star above each head, S-C across fields. Good Very Fine; striking green patina - a fine example of this desirable familial issue. Reference: RIC III-1665 (Marcus Aurelius); BMCRE-936 (Marcus Aurelius). Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; acquired from David Miller, December 2013. Die Axis: 11h. Diameter: 34 mm. Weight: 29.14 g. Composition: Bronze. PLEASE NOTE: 20% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order. Estimate: 300 GBP Starting price: 150 GBP |