Faustina II (Marcus Aurelius, 161-180), Sestertius, Rome, AD 161-175, AE (g 24,83 mm 31.5)

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Faustina II — sestertius. Faithful reformulation from the visible VCoins Carthago Numismatics listing. Cataloguing markers: Faustina II, sestertius, bronze, Rome. Antikarts dossier with presentation, characteristics and traceability. Reference 002359.
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Detailed Description

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.

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Technical, historical and typological documentation for the coin

Reference 002359
Date
161-180
Diameter
24.83 mm
RIC reference
RIC 1681 C 242
Denomination
sestertius
Metal
bronze
Mint
Rome
Source reference
002359
Issuing authority
Faustina II
Authority
Faustina II
Coin denomination
Sesterce
Chronology label
161-180 apr. J.-C.
Chronology start
161
Chronology end
180
Century
IIe siècle apr. J.-C.
Primary catalog system
RIC
Primary catalog reference
RIC 1681 C 242
Internal source code
002359
City / Mint
Rome