The Roman Empire
Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius. Aureus, Roma after 161-176, AV 7.21 g.
Description: FAVSTINA – AVGVSTA Draped bust r. Rev. SALVTI AVGVSTAE Salus seated l., feeding snake twined round altar. References: C 198
BMC M. Aurelius 153
RIC M. Aurelius 716
Calicó 2075 Condition: A very gentle portrait of fine style. Good extremely fine Provenance: Leu sale 72, 1998, 455
Sincona sale 4, 2011, 4111
Price realized | 15'000 CHF |
Starting price | 12'000 CHF |
Estimate | 15'000 CHF |