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Dupondius with bust of Faustina II, struck under Antoninus Pius

Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 145
Mint: Rome

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 25 mm. Weight: 13.29 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.239
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Bust of Faustina II, draped, to the right.
FAVSTINAE AVGPIIAVGFIL
Reverse: Venus, standing left, holding apple and leaning on rudder.
VENVS S C (left and right in field)
ProvenanceBy 1935: Private Collection, U.S.; anonymous gift to MFA, April 4, 1935