Ancients
Faustina Junior (AD 147-175/6). AV aureus (20mm, 7.17 gm, 6h). NGC Choice Fine 5/5 - 2/5, brushed, edge smoothing. Rome, AD 149-152. FAVSTINAE-AVG PII AVG FIL, draped bust of Faustina Junior right, seen from front, hair waved and braided into double bun coiled at back, held in place with pearl hair band / VE-NVS, Venus standing facing, head left, apple in outstretched right hand, left hand resting on grounded rudder. Calicó 2095 (these dies). RIC III (Antoninus Pius) 515b (rudder on dove). Elegant surfaces crackle with golden light.
From the Dr. Paul Balter Collection. Ex Kagin's, Long Beach Expo Sale 332 (2 February 1984), lot 4182
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