Faustina II (daughter of A. Pius) AV Aureus. Rome, circa AD 145. FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust right, hair coiled on back of head / CONCORDIA, dove standing to right. RIC 503a (Pius); C. 61; BMCRE 1089 (Pius); Calicó 2045b. 7.39g, 19mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine; a portrait of beautiful and delicate style, displaying the hint of a smile.
Ex Morton & Eden Ltd, Auction 95-96 (Important Greek and Roman Coins), 24 October 2018, lot 382;
Ex Numismatik Lanz München, Auction 36, 21 April 1986, lot 705.
Price realized | 4'400 GBP |
Starting price | 2'700 GBP |
Estimate | 4'500 GBP |