1. Artemide Aste
  2. Artemide LX (28-29 October 2023)
  3. The Roman Empire
Lot 553:
Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius. Struck under Antoninus Pius, 145-146 AD. Obv. FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL. Draped bust right, hair waved and coiled on back of head, with band. Rev. VENVS SC. Venus standing facing, head left, holding apple and rudder, round which dolphin is coiled. RIC III (A. Pius) 1388c; C. 268. AE. 24.20 g. 31.00 mm. Impressive portrait, lovely brown patina. Minor green and reddish encrustation spots. Good VF.
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