Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 98 12 December 2016
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The Roman Empire
Faustina II, daughter of Antoninus Pius and wife of Marcus Aurelius
Diva Faustina. Sestertius after 176, Æ 23.95 g. DIVA FAV – STINA PIA Veiled and draped bust r. Rev. AETERNITAS S – C Ceres standing facing, head l., drawing veil from head and holding torch. C 3. BMC M.Aurelius 1560. RIC M.Aurelius 1691.
A very attractive portrait, dark tone and about extremely fine
The sestertii and denarii of Faustina II with a veil are much rarer. AMP.