Lot 418: FAUSTINA II, wife of Marcus Aurelius. Augusta, 147-176 AD. Æ Sestertius. Rome mint.

AUCTION: Sale 303

Description

FAUSTINA II, wife of Marcus Aurelius. Augusta, 147-176 AD. Æ Sestertius (28mm - 23.76 g). Rome mint. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, double band of pearls in hair / HILARITAS, S-C across fields, Hilaritas standing half-left, holding palm-branch in right hand, cornucopia in left. RIC III 1642 (Aurelius); BMCRE 911 (Aurelius); Cohen 112. Near VF, brown patina with some green deposits on the reverse.

From the Ivar Gault Collection.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 418
Listing #: 181298
Closed: Friday, January 31, 2014 7:28:30 PM CT
Estimate: $75
Collection: Ivar Gault

Sold Winning Bid: $85
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 418
Listing #: 181298
Closed: Friday, January 31, 2014 7:28:30 PM CT
Estimate: $75
Collection: Ivar Gault