Harlan J. Berk

227th Buy or Bid Sale  –  14 May 2024

Harlan J. Berk, 227th Buy or Bid Sale

Ancient and World Coins

Tu, 14.05.2024, from 11:00 PM CEST
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Faustina I. Sestertius; Faustina I; Rome, 139-140 AD, Sestertius, 23.96g. Cf. Strack-1218. Obv: FAVSTINA AVG - ANTONINI AVG [PII P P] Bust draped r. Rx: IVNONI - REGINAE on l. and r., S - C across field, Juno standing l. holding patera and scepter, at her feet peacock standing l., head r., with tail spread. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Titano 45, 28 June 2014, lot 224. The peacock with spread tail is normal in Faustina's type of IVNONI REGINAE, Frontal throne, but seems unusual in her type with the same legend but showing Juno standing, as on our coin.. VF. This lot is part of our 227th Buy or Bid Sale. You can buy at the estimate now or bid lower than our estimate. Lots that have not sold at their estimate before May 14th will be sold to the highest accepted offer at 4pm CT on May 14. Check our web site to see if the lot is still available. If you wish to buy any lot through Biddr, simply bid the estimate. We will get back to you if the item is already sold.

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