Lot 2057
Faustina II. Silver Denarius (3.27 g), Augusta, AD 147-175. Rome, under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 161-164/5. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust of Faustina II right, with single circle of pearls around head. Reverse: IVNONI REGINAE, Juno standing facing, head left, holding patera and scepter. RIC -; BMC -; RSC -. Unpublished in the standard references without the peacock. NGC grade Ch AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimate Value $250 - 300
Normally a peacock is shown standing at the feet of Juno on the reverse. On this coin, the bird is missing.
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| Realized $165 |
