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Sestertius with bust of Faustina II, struck under Antoninus Pius

Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 145–146
Mint: Rome

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 33.5 mm. Weight: 27.48 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number1988.350
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Bust of Faustina, draped, right, band around head.
FAVSTINAEAVG PIIAVGFIL
Reverse: Pudicitia seated left, holding child on knee. Another child stands in front.
PVDI CITIA SC (in exergue)

ProvenanceBy 1988: with Dennis P. Devine, 24 Meroke Lane, Rocky Point, New York 11778; purchased by MFA from Dennis P. Devine, September 28, 1988