Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 114 6-7 May 2019
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Faustina II, daughter of Antoninus Pius and wife of Marcus Aurelius. Aureus circa 161-176, AV 7.32 g. FAVSTINA – AVGVSTA Draped bust r., hair waved and coiled on back of head. Rev. SALVTI AVGVSTAE Salus seated l., feeding snake twined around altar. C 198. BMC M. Aurelius 151. RIC M. Aurelius 716. Calicó 2073b.
A lovely portrait struck in high relief. Several minor marks, otherwise extremely fine