Faustina Junior. Augusta, AD 147-175. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.31 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, circa AD 170-175/6.

Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 765. Estimated: $ 7 500

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 6 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Faustina Junior. Augusta, AD 147-175. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.31 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, circa AD 170-175/6. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair waved and fastened in bun on back of head / MATRI MAGNAE, Cybele, towered, draped, seated right on throne between two lions, holding drum balanced in left hand and on left knee. RIC IV 704 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 25-2(c); Calicó 2071; BMCRE 132-3 (Aurelius and Verus); Biaggi 934; Jameson 140; Mazzini 168. Lightly toned, residual luster, shallow cleaning scratches on reverse. EF.

From the Provence Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.