A Late Sestertius of Faustina II with a Dative Obverse Inscription (Previously Unattested)

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  1. Roman Collector

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    The dative is because it was issued by Vespasian FOR his sons.
     
    Roman Collector, Jan 11, 2021
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    robinjojo, Jan 11, 2021
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  4. Roman Collector

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    Yet another obverse die match to my coin. Looks like all four examples are from the same obverse die.

    Faustina Jr DIANA LVCIFERA S C sestertius dative case inscription.jpg
     
    Roman Collector, Jan 11, 2021
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  5. happy_collector

    happy_collector Well-Known Member

    Great writeup, @Roman Collector
    I have been thinking about what the additional "E" means. :)
     
    happy_collector, Jan 11, 2021
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  6. randygeki

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    A very neat find!
     
    randygeki, Jan 12, 2021
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  7. eparch

    eparch Well-Known Member

    Thank you - obvious once explained !
     
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