The Roman Empire
Faustina II, daughter of Antoninus Pius and wife of Marcus Aurelius
Diva Faustina. Denarius after 176, AR 3.39 g. DIVA FAV – STINA PIA Draped bust r. Rev. CONSE – CRATIO Peacock standing r., head l. C 71. BMC M. Aurelius 714. RIC M. Aurelius 744.
Light iridescent tone and good extremely fine
Ex Hirsch sale 269, 2010, 2838.
The ninth of Fittschen's types of hairstyle (also depicted in the next two lots). AMP.