Faustina I

139 - 140 CE

  • Dupondius

  • Rome

  • Obverse: FAVSTINA AVG - [ANTON]INI AVG PII P P Bust draped r.

    Reverse: IVNO[NI] - REGINAE on l. and r., S C in exergue, Peacock standing l. before frontal throne, tail fanned, vertical scepter to r. of throne.

  • Xmm, 12.76g

  • Cf. Strack-1221 (peacock on reverse standing right rather than left).

  • Ex Harlan J Berk 227th Bid or Buy lot 209

    “Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; acquired from Bill Kalmbach, Nilus Coins, date not recorded. A rare type, this variety not in Strack.Planchet defect below chin of Faustina.”

  • h.HJ.140.51424

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