Faustina I,
wife of Antoninus Pius
(died 140 A.D.) - Silver Denarius - 18.56x16.52mm, 3.51gr |
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Obverse - DIVA FAVSTINA Faustina, her diademed and draped bust right. |
Reverse - AETERNITAS Aeternitas (or Providentia, or Urania) standing left, holding globe and grasping veil, which billows out behind her head.. |
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Minted in Rome between 147 and 161
A.D. Reference: Mattingley, H. & Sydenham, E.A., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 3 (RIC), p70, nr. 351 Sear, David R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV Millennium Edition), Volume 2, p268, nr. 4578 Cohen, H, "Descriptions Historique des Monnaies frappees sous l'Empire Romain" (C), Volume 2, p415, nr. 32 Seaby, H.A. & Loosley, R., "Roman Silver Coins" (RSC), Volume 2, p192, nr. 32 Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p142, nr. 4/4. variety with Aeternitas holding veil instead of sceptre. Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins" (ERIC), unlisted (B2, O3, R02, T002) Quality: Very Fine, with weak legends Rarity: |