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Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1639. Closing Date: Jun 08, 2005. FAUSTINA JUNIOR, daughter of Antoninus Pius, wife of Marcus Aurelius. Augusta, 147-175/6 AD. Æ Dupondius (13.90 gm, 12h). Struck circa 157-161 AD. Bidding Closed Estimate $200 

 FAUSTINA JUNIOR, daughter of Antoninus Pius, wife 
 of Marcus Aurelius. Augusta, 147-175/6 AD. Æ 
 Dupondius (13.90 gm, 12h). Struck circa 157-161 
 AD. Draped bust right / Fecunditas standing left, 
 holding two infants; two children stand to either 
 side below. RIC III 1636 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 
 10-7a; BMCRE 977 (Aurelius); Cohen 97. Good VF, 
 dark green patina. ($200)

 From the Rudolf Berk Collection.


High bid of $400, $460 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €324, £220, C$500, A$520, on June 8, 2005.

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