Ancients
Faustina Junior (AD 147-175/6). AR denarius (16mm, 3.03 gm, 12h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 156-161. FAVSTINA-AVGVSTA, draped bust of Faustina Junior right, seen from front, hair waves and coiled with pearls in small chignon at back of head / AVGVS-TI-PII FIL, Spes standing facing, head left, flower upward in right hand, hitching stola with left. RIC III (Antoninus Pius) 497.
From the Rockport Collection. Privately purchased from Heritage Auctions in the 1980s. Sold with original custom holder listing older catalog references.
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