The George W. La Borde Collection of Roman Aurei Part I
THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Faustina II, daughter of Antoninus Pius and wife of Marcus Aurelius
Aureus 138-161, AV 7.46 g. FAVSTINA AVG – PII AVG FIL Draped bust l. Rev. CONCOR – DIA Dove standing r. C 60. BMC A. Pius 1090. RIC A. Pius 503b. Calicó 2044.
An elegant portrait perfectly struck in high relief on a full flan and a
finely-detailed reverse. Good extremely fine
Provenance
Inventory of Freeman & Sear (Los Angeles), sold in August 2007.