Lot 3289

Description

Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), silver denarius, issued 161-175, (3.62 g), obv. around FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right of Faustina wearing diadem, rev. SALVS, Salus seated to left on throne, feeding from patera a snake emerging from an altar, arm resting on throne, (S.5262, RSC 195, RIC M714, BMC 148); Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (d.A.D. 141) silver denarius (possible fouree), (2.46 g), obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, rev. IVNO NI REGINAE, Juno standing left holding patera and sceptre, peacock at feet, (S.4669, RIC 338, RSC 215). Toning, good very fine. (2)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.