Faustina II; AE Sestertius; Venus holding infant
290,00 €
Description
Faustina II (147 – 176 AD), wife of Marcus Aurelius. AE Sestertius, Rome mint 147-150 AD. FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL; draped bust right, wearing stephane / VENERI GENETRICI; Venus standing left, holding apple in her raised right hand and cradling swaddled infant in her left arm, S-C.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE31 |
| Weight [g]: | 21,06 |
| Grade: | aVF/gF |
| Attribution: | RIC 1386b |
| Commentary: | rare; attractive surfaces with bronze highlights, flan crack; including collector's original card with detailed description and photos |
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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