Description
Faustina II (145 – 175 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 149-156 AD. FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL; draped bust right / VENVS, Venus standing left, holding apple and dolphin-entwined rudder, S-C.
Faustina II; AE Sestertius; Venus
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Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE30 |
| Weight [g]: | 18,76 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | RIC 1388b; Cohen 268; BMC 2148 |
| Commentary: | brown-grey patina, scracer youthful portrait |
Historical Context
The Roman sources give bad report about Faustina accusing her of adultery with sailors, gladiators, Roman officials.
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