Roman Empire, Faustina II, 161-175 , Aureus 152-153, Rome

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Roman Empire. Faustina II, 161-175. Daughter of Antoninus Pius and wife of Marcus Aurelius. Aureus 152-153, AV 7.31 g.
Obverse: FAVSTINA – AVG PII AVG FIL Draped bust r., hair coiled at back of head // Reverse: CONCORDIA Dove standing r.

C 61. BMC A. Pius 1089. RIC A. Pius 503. Calicó 2045c (this obverse die).

A very gentle and unusual portrait, minor marks, otherwise extremely fine

Provenance Details

Ex NAC sale 119, 2020, 117.
Privately purchased from Jesus Vico in 1982.
This coin is sold with an export licence issued by the government of Spain.

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