Roman Collector Posted July 19 · Patron Share Posted July 19 (edited) I wrote the first installment of Faustina Friday on 24 July, 2020. I have written a total of 208 weekly installments of the series and have learned a lot in the process. But the time has come that I have quite literally run out of coins to talk about! Therefore, I am no longer able to write Faustina Friday as a weekly feature but will continue to write it on an ad hoc basis, as I acquire new coins or uncover new information. I hope you've enjoyed my weekly column's four-year run. I look forward to future installments. I shall close with this coin, which was the subject of this column's first installment, four years ago. Faustina II, 147-175 CE. Roman Æ as or dupondius, 8.55 g, 23.6 mm, 1 h. Rome, about June 152 - Autumn 154 CE. Obv: FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL, bare-headed and draped bust, right (Beckmann type 2 hairstyle). Rev: IVNO, Juno standing facing, head left, holding patera and scepter. Refs: RIC 1398; BMCRE 2188; Cohen 124; RCV 4726; Strack 1319. Edited July 19 by Roman Collector 13 6 4 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted July 19 · Supporter Share Posted July 19 Is it April 1st?? 😮 Seriously, though, that is an incredible volume of good, solid, scholarly information - we are in your debt. Thanks and congratulations! In celebration, here's my Faustina II coin: FAUSTINA II, as Augusta under Antoninus Pius AR Denarius (18.79mm, 3.12g, 7h) Struck Dec. AD 147/8. Rome mint Obverse: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, bare-headed and draped bust of Faustina II right, wearing Beckmann Type 1 hairstyle Reverse: LAETITIAE PVBLICAE, Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding diadem in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left References: RIC III 506a, RCV 4705 Attractively toned with hints of iridescence. A particularly beautiful young portrait of Faustina, struck in high relief. This reverse type proclaiming joy to the public (LAETITIAE PVBLICAE) was struck to commemorate the birth of Faustina's first child, daughter Domitia Faustina, born late in AD 147. From the Dr. Hugh Preston Collection. 17 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasiel Posted July 19 · Member Share Posted July 19 1 hour ago, CPK said: In celebration, here's my Faustina II coin: That's a gorgeous coin. I'd love it even more without the toning but, damn, it's awesome just as is! Rasiel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted July 19 · Supporter Share Posted July 19 7 hours ago, rasiel said: That's a gorgeous coin. I'd love it even more without the toning but, damn, it's awesome just as is! Rasiel Thanks! I like the toning so for me it's perfect. 🙂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted July 19 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 19 (edited) Certainly @Roman Collector you are a master of specialization always showing interesting pieces. Imagine if there was a "Gordian Tuesday" or something like that. I'll share this one below. Faustina the Elder. AR Denarius, 20mm 3.1 grams Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right Reverse: AETE-R-NITAS, Aeternitas, Providentia, or Urania standing front holding globe, veil blowing out around head. Reference: RSC 32, RIC 351 Edited July 19 by Ancient Coin Hunter 9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted July 19 · Supporter Share Posted July 19 Bravo Sir, Bravo!..its been a great series..you've done a fine job...happy 4th anniversary in a few days...:) 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restitutor Posted July 19 · Administrator Share Posted July 19 2 hours ago, Ancient Coin Hunter said: Certainly @Roman Collector you are a master of specialization always showing interesting pieces. Imagine if there was a "Gordian Tuesday" or something like that. I'll share this one below. Faustina the Elder. AR Denarius, 20mm 3.1 grams Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right Reverse: AETE-R-NITAS, Aeternitas, Providentia, or Urania standing front holding globe, veil blowing out around head. Reference: RSC 32, RIC 351 Twins! 🙂 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restitutor Posted July 19 · Administrator Share Posted July 19 12 hours ago, CPK said: Is it April 1st?? 😮 Seriously, though, that is an incredible volume of good, solid, scholarly information - we are in your debt. Thanks and congratulations! In celebration, here's my Faustina II coin: FAUSTINA II, as Augusta under Antoninus Pius AR Denarius (18.79mm, 3.12g, 7h) Struck Dec. AD 147/8. Rome mint Obverse: FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL, bare-headed and draped bust of Faustina II right, wearing Beckmann Type 1 hairstyle Reverse: LAETITIAE PVBLICAE, Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding diadem in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left References: RIC III 506a, RCV 4705 Attractively toned with hints of iridescence. A particularly beautiful young portrait of Faustina, struck in high relief. This reverse type proclaiming joy to the public (LAETITIAE PVBLICAE) was struck to commemorate the birth of Faustina's first child, daughter Domitia Faustina, born late in AD 147. From the Dr. Hugh Preston Collection. @Roman Collector We are all highly indebted to you for your exceptional expertise and knowledge of these coins! Faustina Friday's have become a staple of my weekly reading and if even 1/10th of the knowledge stuck, I know I'm the better for it! Just tossing this out as an idea, but given the number of new members we have had over the years, resurrecting your original threads as new threads on this site would be an idea I'm sure many of us (myself included) would support 🙂 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth77 Posted July 19 · Member Share Posted July 19 Under the influence of your weekly posts: 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted July 19 · Supporter Share Posted July 19 Truly is the end of an era. I've learned so much from these posts. And often in areas that I wouldn't even have thought about. It is both a shame and inevitable that it would come to an end. I hope that you compile the material and publish it. So long, at least to this specific article series, and thanks for all the Faustinii! Here's my favorite Faustina: Faustina Minor (Antoninus Pius, 138-161), Orichalcum, Sestertius, Rome, AD 161; AE (28,48 g; 31.05 mm; 11 h); FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA, bare-headed, draped bust r., hair knotted behind, Rv. AVGVST - PII FIL, Venus standing l., holding Victory and leaning on shield set on helmet; in field, S - C. RIC 1367, Sear 4709, BMC 2195-97, Strack 1333, Cohen 16 aF Emerald green patina. Gift from @Roman Collector 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor LONGINUS Posted July 19 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 19 Whether it’s your Faustina Friday presentations or your insightful comments, opinions, and acquisitions related to other rulers of Imperial Rome, I always enjoy reading your posts. Well done and bravo, @Roman Collector ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted July 21 · Supporter Share Posted July 21 It has been a remarkable series of posts, interesting and educational. I have thoroughly enjoyed looking at links, from your earliest to the present. Even on an ad-hoc basis I look forward to more. Thank you @Roman Collector for sharing your vast knowledge with us. Here is an offering in honour of you and your fantastic collection of Faustina related coinage. Faustina Sr AR Denarius, RIC 361, RSC 101a, BMC 417, SEAR 4583. DIVA FAVSTINA, with elaborate hairstyle and draped bust right / AVGV-STA, Ceres standing left, long hair tied behind, raising right hand & holding long torch with left. Rome mint, A.D. 141. 3,0 g - 15 mm 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted July 21 · Supporter Share Posted July 21 I've enjoyed reading your weekly installments for I can't even recall how long. That is quite a feat to have quite literally come to the end. I think it's time to get out there and acquire more coins! 🙂 Looking forward to whatever you come up with next. Thanks for sharing! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIF Posted July 24 · Supporter Share Posted July 24 Dear RC, Thank you for your amazing contributions to coin forums and for Faustina Fridays! Your dedication is unmatched. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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