Faustina Junior, Augusta, AD 147-175. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 7.17 g, 6 h), Rome, struck under Antoninus Pius, 147-150. FAVSTINAE AVG P II AVG FIL Draped bust of Faustina Junior to right. Rev. IVNO Juno seated left, holding infant on her lap and scepter in her right hand; at her feet, another infant. BMC 1043 ( Antoninus Pius ). Calicó 2060 ( same obverse die ). Cohen 129. RIC 504 ( Antoninus Pius ). Lovely portrait of excellent style. Light scratch on obverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2007.
Price realized | 4'000 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |