Ancients
Faustina Junior (AD 147-175/6). AV aureus (21mm, 7.25 gm, 5h). NGC (photo-certificate) Choice AU★ 5/5 - 4/5, edge flaw. Rome, AD 161-176. FAVSTINA-AVGVSTA, draped bust of Faustina Junior right, seen from front, hair styled in waves and tucked in large braided bun at nape of neck / HIL-A-RITAS, Hilaritas standing facing, head left, long grounded palm in right hand, cornucopia in left. Calicó 2057. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 684. Delicate, detailed portrait. High lustrous surfaces with strong flow lines on obverse.
Ex Adda Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 119, 6 October 2020), lot 118; Property of a Lady (Part II, Christies, 8 October 1985), lot 119
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Estimate: 10000-12000 USD