FAUSTINA II (JUNIOR)
Wife of Marcus Aurelius
Faustina the Younger, daughter of Antoninus Pius and Faustina the Elder, married Marcus Aurelius in AD 145 and became Augusta upon her father’s death. She accompanied Marcus on campaign and played a prominent public role, earning titles that emphasised fertility, harmony, and imperial stability. Her coinage is extensive and varied, reflecting both her status as empress and the dynastic hopes of the Antonine house. Faustina died in AD 175 during the Danubian wars and was deified by Marcus Aurelius, who honoured her with numerous commemorative issues.
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WRS 10270 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. AVGVSTI PII FIL. Venus standing left, holding Victory and resting hand on shield set on helmet. RSC 15.
£95.00
WRS 10271 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. FECVNDITAS. Fecunditas standing front, head right, holding sceptre and child. RSC 99a.
£85.00
WRS 10950 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. IVNONI REGINAE. Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre; peacock at feet. RSC 141.
£195.00
WRS 10273 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. SALVS. Salus seated left, feeding snake from patera; sceptre in hand. RSC 195.
£145.00
