Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 30  –  13 - 16 July 2024

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 30

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Axumite, Islamic, Medieval and World Coins, ...

Part I: Sa, 13.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part II: Su, 14.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part III: Mo, 15.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part IV: Tu, 16.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
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Description

Fausta, Augusta, 324-326. Follis (Silvered bronze, 17 mm, 2.72 g, 5 h), a contemporary imitation of an issue from Treveri. Irregular mint, after 324. FLAV MA FAVS AV Draped bust of Fausta to right. Rev. SALVS REI PVBLICAI / STR Fausta standing front, head to left, holding two children in her arms. Cf. RIC 459 (for prototype). Thin flan crack and the obverse slightly rough, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, formed since 1969.

The style of this coin is clearly unofficial, indicating that it is a contemporary 'barbarous' imitation, copying RIC 459 (Treveri).

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Price realized 65 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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