Lot 99: FAUSTINA II, wife of Marcus Aurelius. Augusta, 147-176 AD. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, 147-150 AD.

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FAUSTINA II, wife of Marcus Aurelius. Augusta, 147-176 AD. AR Denarius (18mm - 3.66 g). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, 147-150 AD. FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FILL, draped bust right / VE-NVS, Venus standing facing, head turned left, holding apple in right hand, rudder with dolphin entwined around it in left. RIC III 517a (Pius); BMCRE 1065 (Pius); RSC 266. Nice EF, attractive portrait.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 99
Listing #: 214520
Closed: Thursday, March 5, 2009 7:16:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $180
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Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 99
Listing #: 214520
Closed: Thursday, March 5, 2009 7:16:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200