1. Artemide Aste
  2. Artemide eLive Auction 38 (31 May - 1 June 2025)
  3. The Roman Empire
Lotto 455:
Faustina II (died 176 AD). AE As, Rome mint. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust right. Rev. VENERI VICTRICI SC. Venus standing right, holding arm of Mars standing facing, head left, holding shield. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 1680; C. 241. AE. 10.73 g. 27.5 mm. R. Repatinated. Rare and good example. VF. There is an ancient legend suggesting that Faustina the Younger, wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, had an extramarital affair with a gladiator. This story primarily comes from later and often unreliable sources, such as the Historia Augusta, which is known for its inaccuracies and sensationalism. According to the account, Faustina became infatuated with a gladiator, and following the advice of soothsayers, Marcus Aurelius had him killed. She was then allegedly instructed to bathe in his blood before resuming her relationship with the emperor.
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