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ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF FAUSTINA II, AD 130-176 Or a contemporary. Annia Galeria Faustina the younger (Faustina II), the daughter of Antoninus Pius and Faustina I, was married to Marcus Aurelius in 145. In late 147 she received the title Augusta after the birth of her first child. Ex M.H. collection, New York, acquired ca. 1960-61. Ca. 150-180 AD H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm.) Art of the Ancient World, 2010, no. 26 HMN0903C SOLD FULL-SCREEN FLASH SLIDESHOW |
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