Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
Auction 126 23-25 Mar 2021
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FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), AE dupondius or as, issued 161-175, (14.07 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, rev. IVNONI LVCINAE around, Juno standing to left with three children at her feet, (S.5298, RIC 1650, BMC p.541, C.137). Attractive dark green patina, good fine, scarce.
Ex Cappenolle Collection and from Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 86 (lot 3422) and Sale 95 (lot 5551), previously from Nvmmorvm Avctiones Sale 7, (Italo Vecchi), 6-7 October 1997 (lot 876).
Juno Lucina (The bringer of light) is the goddess who helped newborn children see the light of day and is particularly associated with childbirth in the Imperial family.
Ex Cappenolle Collection and from Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 86 (lot 3422) and Sale 95 (lot 5551), previously from Nvmmorvm Avctiones Sale 7, (Italo Vecchi), 6-7 October 1997 (lot 876).
Juno Lucina (The bringer of light) is the goddess who helped newborn children see the light of day and is particularly associated with childbirth in the Imperial family.