The Roman Empire
Faustina II, daughter of Antoninus Pius and wife of Marcus Aurelius
Denarius 149-156, AR 3.19 g. FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL Draped bust l. Rev. CONC – ORDIA Concordia seated l., holding flower and resting her elbow on cornucopiae by the chair; under seat, globe.
C 55. BMC A. Pius 1086 note. RIC A. Pius 502b.
An unusual and interesting portrait, a hairline flan crack, otherwise extremely fine Ex CNG 61, 2002, 1820 and Helios 4, 2009, 471 sales.
Another rarer Fittschen type four hairstyle but with a left-facing bust. AMP.
Price realized | 375 CHF |
Starting price | 200 CHF |
Estimate | 250 CHF |