Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 119 with Jesús Vico S.A. 6 Oct 2020
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Faustina II, daughter of Antoninus Pius and wife of Marcus Aurelius
Aureus circa 161-176, AV 7.39 g. FAVSTINA – AVGVSTA Draped and diademed bust r., hair waved and coiled at back of head. Rev. SALVTI AVGVSTAE Salus seated l., feeding out of patera snake twined around altar. C 199. BMC M. Aurelius 154. RIC M. Aurelius 717. Faces of Power 323. Calicó 2074.
An interesting portrait of excellent style with a light reddish tone.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Privately purchased in 1987. This coin is sold with an export licence issued by the government of Spain.
Aureus circa 161-176, AV 7.39 g. FAVSTINA – AVGVSTA Draped and diademed bust r., hair waved and coiled at back of head. Rev. SALVTI AVGVSTAE Salus seated l., feeding out of patera snake twined around altar. C 199. BMC M. Aurelius 154. RIC M. Aurelius 717. Faces of Power 323. Calicó 2074.
An interesting portrait of excellent style with a light reddish tone.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Privately purchased in 1987. This coin is sold with an export licence issued by the government of Spain.