Faustina minor, as Augusta

650.00

1 in stock

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Description

Rome, circa 165-176 AD. AR denarius, 3.52 gr., 17.8 mm.

Obv.: FAUSTINA AUGUSTA; diademed and draped bust of Faustina minor to the right.

Rev.: IUNONI REGINAE; Juno seated to the left on throne, holding patera in her right hand and sceptre in her left; at her feet to the left, peacock standing to the left.

Ref.: RIC (M. Aurelius) 697; BMC (M. Aurelius) 124.

Shimmering toning and well-struck. Sharp details. Extremely Fine.