Freeman & Sear - F&S Mail Bid Sale #11



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                        Lot: 229

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                        RP0384
                        MYSIA: Parium(?), Antoninus Pius, Marcus Au. AD 139-161. 
                        AE 19 mm (3.48 gm).

                        MYSIA: Parium(?), Antoninus Pius with Marcus Aurelius 
                        and Faustina Jr. Æ 19 mm (3.48 gm). Laureate, draped 
                        bust of Antoninus Pius right / VERVS / E[T] FAVST[...], 
                        confronted busts of Marcus Aurelius on left, bare-headed 
                        and draped, and Faustina Jr. on right, diademed and 
                        draped. Cf. Cohen p. 413, 1. Extremely rare. Dark brown 
                        patina with lighter areas at the high points. Flan 
                        broken, apparently an ancient fracture. Good fine
                        The legend reflects Marcus Aurelius’ birth name, Marcus 
                        Annius Verus. The occasion of issue was either his 
                        betrothal, or far more likely, his marriage to Faustina 
                        Jr. 
                        Estimated Value: $ 250 




 Lot sold for $385, [ approx 288.75 EUR, 200.2 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee. 

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