Lot 212: Faustina II. Augusta, A.D. 147-175. AR denarius. Rome, under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, A.D. 161-164. From the Expatriate Collection.

Faustina II. Augusta, A.D. 147-175. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.43 g, 12 h). Rome, under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, A.D. 161-164. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right wearing band of pearls in hair / FECVN-D-ITAS, Fecunditas standing facing, head right, holding scepter and child. RIC 677; BMC 92; RSC 99a. Light surface granularity. Extremely fine.

 

From the Expatriate Collection. 

The Expatriate Collection

Expatriate comes from the Latin roots ex-, "away from," and patria, "one's native country." The Expatriate Collection was formed by an American who has lived abroad for over 15 years in Japan, Europe, Canada, and the Middle East. His collection was formed almost exclusively while living outside the United States.