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A Distinguished Collection of Roman Bronze Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

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Lot

№ 120

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15 February 2017

Hammer Price:
£180

Roman Imperial Coinage, Faustina Junior, Sestertius, Rome, after 161, draped bust right with elaborately braided hair, favstina avgvsta, rev. matri magnae, Cybele seated right holding drum, lions by throne, s c in exergue, 20.85g (RIC Marcus Aurelius 1663; BMC 932; C 169; Sear 5281). Edges a little ragged, otherwise very fine or better, dark glossy patina, scarce
£200-300

Provenance: J. Campion Collection, Glendining Auction, 30 November-2 December 1937, lot 228; E.A. Sydenham Collection, Glendining Auction, 10 December 1941, lot 189