Faustina Junior, Augusta, 147-175. Aureus (Gold, 19 mm, 7.23 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 152-153. FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL Draped bust of Faustina Junior to right. Rev. CONCORDIA Dove, wings closed, advancing right. Antike Kunst (1967), pl. 52, 499 ( this coin ). BMC 1089. Calicó 2045b. Cohen 61. RIC 503a. An attractive example with a charming portrait. Light scratches on the reverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Münzen & Medaillen AG on 18 July 1964 (with a photocopy of the original invoice enclosed).
Price realized | 5'500 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |