Faustina II; AE As; Faustina with infant
Description:
Faustina II (Augusta 147 - 175 AD), daughter of Antoninus Pius, wife of Marcus Aurelius. AE As, Rome mint 161-175. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA; draped bust right / IVNONI LVCINAE; Juno (or Faustina) standing left between two girls, holding infant, S-C.
Diameter:
AE24 mm
Weight:
10,32 g
Grade:
aVF/gF
Attribution:
RIC 1650
Commentary:
dark glossy patina, good portrait
History:
The Roman sources give bad report about Faustina accusing her of adultery with sailors, gladiators, Roman officials.
Article Number:
006-02-02-41652