Faustina II — sestertius. Faithful reformulation from the visible VCoins Carthago Numismatics listing.
Analysis & expertise
Faustina II (Marcus Aurelius, 161-180), Sestertius, Rome, AD 161-175, AE (g 24,83 mm 31.5) FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA, draped bust r., hair knotted behind, Rv. VENERI - VICTRICI, Venus standing l., holding Victory and leaning on shield in field, S - C. RIC 1681 C 242
Observed source price: € 120.00. Antikarts sale price includes a 15% markup.
Characteristics
Diameter : 24.83 mm RIC reference : RIC 1681 C 242 Denomination : sestertius Metal : bronze Date : 161-180 Issuing authority : Faustina II Mint : Rome Source reference : 002359
Historical context
Issuing authority visible on the source listing: Faustina II. Chronological frame indicated on the source record: 161-180. Mint mentioned in the source documentation: Rome. Monetary typology observed during cataloguing: sestertius, bronze.
Cultural value
References visible on the consulted listing: RIC 1681 C 242 ; 002359.
Traceability & guarantees
Antikarts cataloguing reference: 002359. 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_marcus_aurelius_161180_sestertius_rome_ad_161175_ae_g_2483_mm_315/2115298/Default.aspx.