Harlan J. Berk

229th Buy or Bid Sale  –  19 November 2024

Harlan J. Berk, 229th Buy or Bid Sale

Ancient and World Coins

Tu, 19.11.2024, from 11:00 PM CET
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Description

Faustina II. AE 33 medallion; Faustina II; Rome, Bronze Medallion, 46.24g. Obv: FAUST[I]NA AVG - PII AVG FIL Bust draped l. Rx: No legend; Sol driving quadriga l. above reclining figure of Ocean. On right, possibly Luna in a biga, but largely destroyed by corrosion. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Apparently only the second known specimen of this medallion, the other being in the Library of Saint Mark, in Venice. Unfortunately Gnecchi's photograph of the Venice specimen does not clarify what the engraver intended to show in the right half of the reverse type.This is the second recorded specimen of this type. Fine / VG

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Price realized 1'100 USD
Starting price 715 USD
Estimate 1'100 USD
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