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    Ancient Roman silver denarius of empress Faustina II / feminine virtue

    Ancient Roman silver denarius of empress Faustina II / feminine virtue

    $140 (approx conversion from £110)

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    About this item

    This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of empress Faustina II, minted in Rome between 161 - 175 AD 

    Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, "Empress Faustina" Draped bust right, hair waved and coiled at the back of the head.

    Reverse: FORTVNAE MVLIEBRI, "To feminine virtue" Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

    A bold example with a good portrait and clean silver.

    CULTURE: ROMAN

    DENOMINATION: Denarius

    MATERIAL: Silver

    DATE: 161 - 175 AD (this coin minted between 161- 175 AD)

    SIZE: 18mm dia

    WEIGHT: 2.97 grams

    ATTRIBUTION: RIC 683, RSC 107, BMC 96 (RCV 2000 Edition) Number 5253

    PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. Kent. UK.

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    Additional Information

    Code

    11680 (AB-57738)

    Period

    Pre 1600, Ancient, Roman

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