Roman Imperial: Faustina Junior (AD 147-175/6). AV aureus (20mm, 7.21 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style, light mar...
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Elegant Portrait of a Young Empress
Faustina Junior (AD 147-175/6). AV aureus (20mm, 7.21 gm, 6h).
NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style, light marks. Rome, AD 147-152.
FAV-STINAE AVG-PII AVG FIL, draped bust of Faustina Junior right,
seen from front, wearing stephane and band of pearls, hair braided
in rows and coiled into bun at back of head, held in place with
pearl hair band over bun / LAETITIAE-PV-BLICAE, Laetitia standing
facing, head left, wreath in outstretched right hand, grounded
scepter in left. Calicó 2069. RIC III (Antoninus Pius) 506c. A
superbly elegant portrait on an ample flan with hints of
luster.From the Mirabilis Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 141 (7 November 2023), lot 235.
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000.
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