Harlan J. Berk

229th Buy or Bid Sale  –  19 November 2024

Harlan J. Berk, 229th Buy or Bid Sale

Ancient and World Coins

Tu, 19.11.2024, from 11:00 PM CET
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Description

Faustina II. Sestertius; Faustina II; Rome, Sestertius, 25.39g. BMC-p. 536, *. Obv: FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA Bust draped r. Rx: VENERI GENETR[CI] on l. and r., S - [C] across lower field, Venus Genetrix standing l., holding Victory and large shield resting on ground. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex CGB Paris, E420, 3 May 2021. A rare type; lacking in the BM by 1968, and Cayon-109 illustrates only one specimen.Damage in obverse left field. Fine

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