Ancients
Faustina Junior (Augusta, AD 147-175/6). Orichalcum sestertius (25.15 gm). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, smoothing. Rome, under Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-164. Draped bust of Faustina right, hair in simple bun and wrapped with double string of pearls / Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and scepter. RIC (Marcus) 1653. Cohen 150. Attractive bust, very warm brown patina with a couple spots of green, gently smoothed in reverse fields.
Acquired from Classical Numismatic Group, late 1990s.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 350-450 USD