Lot 763
Faustina Junior. Augusta, AD 147-175. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.28 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, circa AD 150-152.
Sold
$9,500
Est.
$10,000
Starting Bid: $6,000
Live Auction
Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Live bidding began Jan 15, 2020 at 9:00 AM EST
Category
Description
Faustina Junior. Augusta, AD 147-175. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.28 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, circa AD 150-152. FAVSTINA AVG ANTO NINI AVG P II FIL, draped bust right / VENERI • FELICI •, dove standing right. RIC III 510 (Pius) corr. (obv. legend; same dies as illustration); Calicó 2078; BMCRE 1083 (Pius; same dies); Biaggi –. Lightly toned, lustrous. Choice EF. Sharply struck in high relief. An attractive portrait.

From the Provence Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.