128, Lot: 392. Estimate $75. Sold for $145. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FAUSTINA JUNIOR., wife of Marcus Aurelius. Augusta 145-175/6 AD. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.00 g, 12h). Struck under Marcus Aurelius circa 165-170 AD. Draped bust right wearing stephane / Juno seated left, holding patera and sceptre; peacock at left. RIC III 698 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 20-4b; BMCRE 122 (Aurelius); RSC 145. Good VF, cleaned.

From the Harry Strickhausen Collection.