Faustina II — sestertius. Faithful reformulation from the visible VCoins Carthago Numismatics listing.
Analysis & expertise
Faustina II, Sestertius, Rome, 161-176; Æ (25,39 g; 30 mm) FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Draped bust r., hair tied with circlet of pearls; Rv. HILARITAS / S – C Hilaritas standing l. holding long palm and cornucopia. RIC 1642; Cohen 112.
Observed source price: € 120.00. Antikarts sale price includes a 15% markup.
Characteristics
Weight : 25.39 g Diameter : 30 mm RIC reference : RIC 1642 Denomination : sestertius Metal : bronze Date : 161-176 Issuing authority : Faustina II Mint : Rome Source reference : 003232
Historical context
Issuing authority visible on the source listing: Faustina II. Chronological frame indicated on the source record: 161-176. Mint mentioned in the source documentation: Rome. Monetary typology observed during cataloguing: sestertius, bronze.
Cultural value
References visible on the consulted listing: RIC 1642 ; 003232.
Traceability & guarantees
Antikarts cataloguing reference: 003232. The photographs reproduce the specimen documented during catalog integration. This record corresponds to a specimen offered for sale on Antikarts. Stored documentary source: https://www.vcoins.com/fr/stores/carthago_numismatics/294/product/faustina_ii_sestertius_rome_161176__2539_g_30_mm/2288692/Default.aspx.