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Auction: 15006 - Ancient, Islamic, British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
Lot: 106

Fausta, wife of Constantine the Great, AE Nummus (20.3 x 19.0 mm 2.27 g 5h), London mint c.AD325, FLAV MAX FAVSTA AVG, bareheaded and mantled bust of Fausta right, rev. SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Empress standing facing, head veiled, holding two children, PLON in exergue (RIC 300; CT 10.02.011 (this coin)), green patina, very fine

Ex Toone collection.
Ex DNW June 2011 Lot 1137.

The coins of Fausta were only struck for a short time at London because the mint was closed soon after Fausta was elevated to the rank of Augusta. This coin is illustrated on the CT plate.


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Estimate
£200 to £250