Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius. Aureus circa 145-161, AV 7.13 g. FAVSTINA F AVG – PII AVG FIL Draped bust r. Rev. VENERI GE – NETRICI Venus standing l., holding sceptre in l. hand and extending r. C –. BMC A. Pius 1057 note. RIC –. Calicó 2079 (this reverse die). A coin in an exceptional state of preservation. A delicate portrait, work of a very skilled master engraver. A perfect Fdc Provenance William H. Williams Collection, sold by Numismatica Ars Classica, Zürich, auction 31, 26 October 2005, lot 56. Privately sold by Classical Numismatic Group in April 2007.
Price realized | 22'000 CHF |
Starting price | 12'000 CHF |
Estimate | 15'000 CHF |