Faustina II; AE Dupondius; Faustina with children holding infant
60,00 €
Description
Faustina II (147 – 176 AD). AE Dupondius, Rome mint. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA; draped bust right / IVNONI LVCINAE; Juno (or Faustina) standing left between two girls, holding infant, S-C.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE26 |
| Weight [g]: | 15,12 |
| Grade: | gF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 1650; BMC 9844 |
| Commentary: | bronze surfaces with some reddish patches, decent details |
Historical Context
Faustina was bethroted to Lucius Verus, whose father was a designated heir of Hadrian: after the death of Verus' father, the engagement was ended and eventually Faustina married Marcus Aurelius.
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