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August 2017 ANA Auction - Sess. A-C 2-4 Aug 2017
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FAUSTINA JUNIOR (DAUGHTER OF ANTONINUS PIUS & WIFE OF MARCUS AURELIUS). AV Aureus (6.77 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 161-164.
RIC (M. Aurelius)-716; Calico-2073a. "FAVSTINA AVGVSTA" Draped bust of Faustina Junior facing right, hair in waves bound behind head in a bun; Reverse: "SALVTI AVGVSTAE" Salus seated facing left, feeding snake coiled around altar. Minor edge marks present. A stunning example with exceptional centering and a terrific strike. Highly lustrous and lovely to behold. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Edge Marks.
Estimate: $12000.00- $15000.00
RIC (M. Aurelius)-716; Calico-2073a. "FAVSTINA AVGVSTA" Draped bust of Faustina Junior facing right, hair in waves bound behind head in a bun; Reverse: "SALVTI AVGVSTAE" Salus seated facing left, feeding snake coiled around altar. Minor edge marks present. A stunning example with exceptional centering and a terrific strike. Highly lustrous and lovely to behold. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Edge Marks.
Estimate: $12000.00- $15000.00