Faustina II

€400,415.00
LocationPadova, Lordship of
Year1550
TypeSouvenir medals/Replica
CompositionBronze
Weight37.06 g
Diameter36 mm
Thickness6 mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
TechniqueHammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeGiovanni Cavino
Reference(s) Lawrence#59, Cessi#60, Klawans#2
Obverse descriptionDraped bust on the right with hair held in place by strings of pearls.
Obverse letteringFAVSTINA. AVG. ANTONINI. AVG. P.I. FIL.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionSix Vestal Virgins, draped, standing by three on either side of a burning altar, in the background the circular temple of Vesta
Reverse letteringSC
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND (1550)  - -
Catalog ID3778690470
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