Roman Empire – AR Denarius of Faustina II (ca. 130 – ca.
Roman Empire – AR Denarius of Faustina II (ca. AD), daughter of Antoninus Pius en Faustina I; from 145 AD wife of Marcus Aurelius; Augusta from AD.19 mm – 3.28 g Minted in Rome, AD.Obverse:FAVSTINA AVGUSTA, draped bust of Faustina II facing right.Reverse:CE – RES, Ceres seated on Cista facing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and a long torch in her left.Literature: RIC 669, BMC 79, Cohen 35.Obverse with a fine portrait, detailed, high relief. Light-grey toning with rainbow colours on the lower parts. Please see the images for a good impression. Lot will be shipped by registered letter post (PostNL). Read More