Faustina madre, as de bronce. Roma, 138 - 141 d.C. IVNONI REGINAE.

Roman Empire - Faustina senior, Augusta (138-140/1), bronze as (10,00 g. 28 mm) from Rome mint, IVNONI REGINAE. Very rare!

FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG PII P P. Draped bust of Faustina to right. /
IVNONI REGINAE, Juno standing left holding patera and sceptre; at feet to left, peacock.
RIC 1091. Rare.
A lovely example, well struck on a broad flan and with an attractive green dark patina.

The life-time coinage of Faustina I is surprisingly uncommon when compared to the enormous issues struck in her honor by Antoninus Pius after her deification. This is a particularly attractive piece, with a noble portrait.



2020-17194 (8944-16472)