The Infants Commodus and Antoninus
Lot 425: Faustina II. Augusta, A.D. 147-175. AR denarius. Rome, under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, A.D. 161. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 21 (Auction 326)
- Sold Winning Bid: $75
- 6 Bid(s)
Faustina II. Augusta, A.D. 147-175. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.03 g, 12 h). Rome, under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, A.D. 161. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust of Faustina II right / SAECVLI FELICIT, the infants Commodus and Antoninus seated on draped throne, each raising hand over globe between. Cf. RIC 712 (no globe); cf. BMC 139 (same); cf. RSC 191 (same). Just a hint of surface porosity. Good very 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 nearly fourteen years in Japan, Europe, Canada, and the Middle East. His collection was formed almost exclusively while living outside the United States.
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 425
- Listing #: 232822
- Closed: Friday, September 29, 2017 6:21:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $75
- Collection: The Expatriate Collection