Faustina II. AE 33

Faustina II. AE 33

Sold by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.

Description

Faustina II; Serdica, Thrace, Cl. Appius Martialis, ca. 161-3 AD, AE 33, 19.07g. Varbanov-1887 = H&J 12.9.7.1 (same dies), RPC-IV.1, 10175. Obv: ΦΑΥϹΤΕΙΝΑ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΗ, Draped bust r. Rx: ΗΓΕ ΚΛ ΑΠΠΙOΥ Μ-ΑΡΤΙΑΛOΥ ϹΕΡΔΩΝ, Apollo standing l. with quiver over shoulder, holding patera and bow. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Ex CNG E296, Feb. 2013, lot 148.Wonderful surfaces. Virtually MS

Provenance: Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Ex CNG E296, Feb. 2013, lot 148