Faustina, Mother of the Camps

282, Lot: 297. Estimate $200. Sold for $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Diva Faustina Junior. Died AD 175/6. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.35 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius, circa AD 175-176. Veiled and draped bust right / Faustina seated left, holding globe surmounted by Phoenix and cepter; two signa before. RIC III 753 (Aurelius); RSC 161. VF. Rare.

From the R. D. Frederick Collection.