Adoptive Emperor Family Grows!!

Well it was only a matter of time before the family grows. This time it's Faustina II, so far she join's Antoninius Pius, Faustina I (Mom and Dad), Marcus Aurelius (Husband), Lucilla, and Commodus (Daughter and Son). Who's next, I wonder...Lucius Verus (Lucilla's husband)??? She's not silver, but it's a nice portrait.

 

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Fred,that is a very nice Roman coin you have got there.

Aidan.

 

Agree, it's a beauty.

B

 

Very Spiffy Dumanyu!!! Do you have Faustina I yet?
Here are the two of them from my collection but I have no bronze coins like yours.I like the FECVNDITAS reverse too. "On coins of the Augustae, Fecundity appears as a matron, clothed in the stola, sometimes standing with the hasta pura in her right hand, and supporting an infant in her left."
Did you know that the Roman Senate was responsible for the minting of bronze coins,hence the SC SENATUS CONSULTO (By Decree of the Senate) while the silver ones were issued under the auspices of the emperor?

 

I think that is in super condition :bow: :bow: nice one mate. Mikjo what can I say about yours LOL

De Orc :kewl:

 

MIkjo0,
As you can see from my first post, yes I do have Faustina I. I admit she's not the greatest of quality, but I'm a little more picky about the quality of the coins, and I will eventually replace some of these specimens with higher quality. I started in auctions paying bargain basement prices, and my later acquisitions are a bit more pricey, but worth it. Here's a sample...

 

Fred,if you see what looks like a Roman coin,but it has the mintmarks 'PL','PLN',& 'C',these coins are worth looking out for,as the 'PL' & 'PLN' mintmarks are from the Londinium Mint (now London),& the 'C' mintmark is that of the Camulodumum Mint (now Colchester).In other words,these coins are Roman British coins,which are of interest to British Commonwealth numismatists such as myself.

Aidan.

 

Aidan,
I'l keep my eyes open for any of these. I'll also check the catalogs of the dealers I use.
Hope all is well with you and yours.
Fred
WINS# 616

 

Fred,the Spink's catalogue of British & U.K. coins lists Roman British coins.Here's a link; www.spink.com .

Aidan.

 

Aidan,
Just tried it, but so far no listings available.

P.S. Did you ever check out my ancient coin group?

http://groups.msn.com/AncientCoinCollectors/_whatsnew.msnw

Feel free, as I'm looking to build a strong ancient group, and you (or anyone else with the interest) are more then welcome to join, and help.

Fred
WINS# 616

 

Wow...I actually happen to have one of those..go figure!

 

Mikjo0,
Very nice piece, I'm going to have to look for one of those.
Fred