Live auction - brm_472828 - FAUSTINA MINOR Dupondius
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Estimate : | 240 € |
Price : | 125 € |
Maximum bid : | 130 € |
End of the sale : | 08 October 2024 14:21:46 |
bidders : | 2 bidders |
Type : Dupondius
Date: c. 170-175
Mint name / Town : Roma
Metal : copper
Millesimal fineness : 800 ‰
Diameter : 28 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 15,67 g.
Coments on the condition:
Exemplaire dans un état de conservation exceptionnel avec un flan très épais et très large. Portrait intéressant et de beau style. Jolie patine marron foncé de collection ancienne
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA.
Obverse description : Buste diadémé et drapé de Faustine jeune à droite avec un petit chignon ramené derrière la tête (L).
Obverse translation : “Faustina Augusta”, (Faustine augusta).
Reverse
Reverse legend : DIANA - LVCIF/ S|C.
Reverse description : Diane debout à gauche, tenant des deux mains une torche allumée.
Reverse translation : “Diana Lucifera”, (Diane qui apporte la lumière).
Commentary
Poids très lourd !.