Lot 175: ROMAN EMPIRE. Faustina Junior. AD. 147-175/6. Gold Aureus

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 371)

Description

ROMAN EMPIRE. Faustina Junior. AD. 147-175/6. Gold Aureus (7.14 gm; 19 mm). Rome, AD 161-176. FAVSTINA-AVGVSTA, draped bust of Faustina Junior right, seen from front, hair in multiple parallel waves and gathered in chignon at nape of neck / SALVTI AVGVSTAE, Salus enthroned left, left arm resting on throne, patera in outstretched right hand, feeding serpent entwined around altar at left. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 716. Calicó 2073b. Lovely strike on a nice full flan. Choice EF.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 175
Listing #: 202252
Closed: Friday, February 25, 2022 3:58:00 PM CT
Estimate: $6,500

Sold Winning Bid: $4,300
3 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 175
Listing #: 202252
Closed: Friday, February 25, 2022 3:58:00 PM CT
Estimate: $6,500