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LOT 2925
Diva Faustina I AR Denarius. Struck under Antoninus Pius, circa AD 146-161. Rome mint.
DIVA FAVSTINA, diademed and draped bust to right / AVGVSTA, Ceres (or Aeternitas) standing to left, extending right arm and holding long torch with left. RIC III 361 (Pius); BMCRE 17 (Pius); RSC 101a. Extremely Fine.(3.53gr, 20mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2925
Diva Faustina I AR Denarius.
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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