Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 35 10 Jun 2020
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Faustina Junior. Augusta, A.D. 147-175. AR denarius. 3.3 gm. 18 mm. Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, A.D. 161-164. Her draped bust right, wearing double circlet of pearls around head; FAVSTINA AVGVSTA / Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter; to left, peacock standing left, head right; IVNONI REGINAE. RIC 696 (Marcus Aurelius) RSC 139a. Good Very Fine; well struck, high relief portrait; well centered on a broad flan; iridescent toning.
Includes collection envelope from the 1930s.