Choice Silver Denarius of Faustina Jr. - Juno
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Roman Empire, Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, Rome, 147 to 175 CE, struck under Marcus Aurelius, ca. 165 CE to 175/6 CE. OBVERSE: Draped bust of Faustina to right. REVERSE: IVNONI REGINAE Juno seated left on throne, holding patera in her right hand and scepter with her left; to left, peacock standing left, head turned to right. RSC 144. Size: 3.54 gram, 19 mm.
Faustina Jr. was a Roman Empress and wife to her maternal cousin Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. She died in winter of 175 CE or spring of 176 CE. Faustina Jr. was also a daughter of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius and Roman Empress Faustina the Elder. She was held in high esteem by soldiers and her own husband and was given divine honors after her death.
Provenance: private Healy collection, Studio City, California, USA, acquired over the last twenty years
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Faustina Jr. was a Roman Empress and wife to her maternal cousin Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. She died in winter of 175 CE or spring of 176 CE. Faustina Jr. was also a daughter of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius and Roman Empress Faustina the Elder. She was held in high esteem by soldiers and her own husband and was given divine honors after her death.
Provenance: private Healy collection, Studio City, California, USA, acquired over the last twenty years
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#127221
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Choice amd about EF with portrait in high relief.
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Choice Silver Denarius of Faustina Jr. - Juno
Estimate $200 - $300
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