Faustina I
c.100 - 141
Wife of Antoninus Pius. Her death was deeply mourned by Antoninus despite
widely circulating rumors of her being unfaithful to him. Her daughter Faustina
II, another woman of questionable repute, married Marcus Aurelius who would also
eventually go on to grieve the loss of his wife.
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AR Denarius died 141 AD
17 mm.
Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA: Draped bust right
Rev. AVGVSTA: Vesta seated right, holding scepter
C. 73, Van Meter 5/8
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AE Sestertius died ca, 141 A.D.
33 mm.
Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA: Draped bust right
Rev. IVNO S C: Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter
RIC 1143, Van Meter 22 |
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