Faustina II.

Faustina II; Phocaea, Ionia, Attalos, magistrate, ca. 161-75 AD, Medallion AE 36, 30.02g. RPC-IV.2, 2940 (3 spec.), Mionnet VI, 1341. Obv: ΦAVCTINA CEBACTH, Dr bust l. Rx: ATTAΛOC ΦΩKAIEVCIN ANEΘHKE, Faustina as Fecunditas stg facing, head r., holding imperial twins; four other children standing at feet. Patches of ancient silver plating on rx. The rx legend records that Attalos issued the medallions at his own expense. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Ex CNG 274, Feb. 2012, lot 273.Cut on knee of goddess, some flakes of gold on reverse field. About VF