Roman Empire - AR Denarius of Faustina II (164-176AD)
Offered is a lovely example of the sought ‘deification’ Peacock silver Denarius of Faustina II - daughter of Antoninus Pius and wife of Marcus Aurelius, RIC#744, RSC#71, SEAR#5215. As mentioned, this piece features Juno’s Peacock on the reverse - a mythical bird which was supposed to carry the deceased to the heavens. A superior strike, excellent surfaces, and good remaining detail make this a very solid example of a lovely zoological type.
Offered is a lovely example of the sought ‘deification’ Peacock silver Denarius of Faustina II - daughter of Antoninus Pius and wife of Marcus Aurelius, RIC#744, RSC#71, SEAR#5215. As mentioned, this piece features Juno’s Peacock on the reverse - a mythical bird which was supposed to carry the deceased to the heavens. A superior strike, excellent surfaces, and good remaining detail make this a very solid example of a lovely zoological type.
Offered is a lovely example of the sought ‘deification’ Peacock silver Denarius of Faustina II - daughter of Antoninus Pius and wife of Marcus Aurelius, RIC#744, RSC#71, SEAR#5215. As mentioned, this piece features Juno’s Peacock on the reverse - a mythical bird which was supposed to carry the deceased to the heavens. A superior strike, excellent surfaces, and good remaining detail make this a very solid example of a lovely zoological type.