Lot 1290
Galerius Antoninus, son of Antoninus Pius, and "Diva Faustina." A appealing example of this rarity. AE 29 mm. (Sestertius?), uncertain provincial mint, c. after 147 AD. Veiled and draped bust of Faustina Sr. right. Reverse: Bare-headed and draped bust of young Galerius Antoninus right. Sear II, Vol 2, 4659; Vagi 1516. Nicely centered on spacious flan. Handsome dark green patina. Light smoothing to fields, and perhaps a faint touch of tooling to Faustina's jaw and neck. Fine or better / Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Marcus Galerius Aurelius Antoninus was one of two sons born to Antoninus Pius and Faustina Senior. From his coin portraits it is apparent he died very young, perhaps in his infancy. This coin was issued in two denominations: a 31 mm. size, and a 26 mm. size, probably from a Balkan mint. It remains very rare.
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