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ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
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878
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ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
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Estimate €4,000
Voluntary lot
Description
ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
Faustina the Elder (138–141). Aureus ND (after 141), Rome.
Obverse: DIVA AVGVS – TA FAVSTINA. Draped bust facing right.
Rev. PIETAS - AVG. Pietas standing on the left, burning incense on an altar.
Calicó 1794 - RIC.394c - C.232; Gold - 7.38 g - 19.5 mm - 5 h
From the Roger Wolf collection, acquired directly from Gorny & Mosch on 22 August 2008, then sold at Künker 383, 17 March 2023, lot 2079.
Well centred and in high relief, with a fine bust. This specimen has seen very little circulation and has a slight golden patina. Minimal hairline marks on the edges. Superb.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which will be implemented in national law from 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU are required to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, EU buyers will also be required to pay 5.5% VAT on this lot
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