Ancients
Faustina Junior (AD 147-175/6). AV aureus (19mm, 7.24 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 161-176. FAVSTINA-AVGVSTA, draped bust of Faustina Junior right, seen from front, hair in multiple parallel waves and gathered in chignon at nape of neck / SALVTI AVGVSTAE, Salus enthroned left, patera in outstretched right hand, feeding serpent entwined around altar at left. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 716. Calicó 2073b. Lovely, detailed portrait on subdued lustrous surfaces.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 5000-6000 USD