Nomos

Auction 16  –  10 May 2018

Nomos, Auction 16

Celtic, Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Th, 10.05.2018, from 6:30 PM CEST
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Description

Diva Faustina Junior, died 175/6. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 25.45 g, 12 h), Rome, c. 176-180. DIVA FAVSTINA PIA Veiled and draped bust of Diva Faustina to right. Rev. AETERNITAS / SC Diva Faustina seated left, within a shrine placed on a cart drawn by two elephants to left, each driven by a mahout. Banti 9. BMC 1569. Cohen 11. Ric 1698. Very rare. An attractive piece, clearly struck on a full flan, and with a deep green and red patina. Some minor smoothing, otherwise, about extremely fine.

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Price realized 2'080 CHF
Starting price 2'080 CHF
Estimate 2'600 CHF
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