FAUSTINA I Antoninus Pius Wife HUGE ROMAN Ancient Coin MOON Seven stars i22421

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Item: i22421Authentic Ancient Coin of:Faustina I - Roman Empress Wife of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius -Bronze As 27mm (10.53 grams) Rome mint: 138-141 A.D.Reference: RIC 1199 (Antoninus Pius), BMC 1478 (Antoninus Pius), C 276DIVAAVGVSTAFAVSTINA - Draped bust right.Crescent moon with seven stars, SC in exergue.You are bidding on the exact item pictured, provided with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.Annia Galeria Faustina , more familiarly referred to as Faustina the Elder ( Latin : Faustina Major ; born September 21 about 100, died October or November 140), was a Roman Empress and wife of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius .Faustina was the only known daughter of consul and prefect Marcus Annius Verus and Rupilia Faustina. Her brothers were consul Marcus Annius Libo and praetor Marcus Annius Verus . Her maternal aunts perhaps were Roman Empress Vibia Sabina , Matidia Minor . Her paternal grandfather had the same name as her father and her maternal grandparents possibly were Salonina Matidia (niece of Roman Emperor Trajan ) and suffect consul Lucius Scribonius Libo Rupilius Frugi Bonus . Faustina was born and raised in Rome .As a private citizen, she married Antoninus Pius between 110 and 115. Faustina and Antoninus had a very happy marriage. Faustina bore Antoninus four children, two sons and two daughters. They were:Marcus Aurelius Fulvius Antoninus (died before 138); his sepulchral inscription has been found at the Mausoleum of Hadrian in Rome.Marcus Galerius Aurelius Antoninus (died before 138); his sepulchral inscription has been found at the Mausoleum of Hadrian in Rome. His name appears on a Greek Imperial coin.Aurelia Fadilla (died in 135); she married Aelius Lamia Silvanus or Syllanus. She appears to have had no children with her husband and her sepulchral inscription has been found in Italy .Annia Galeria Faustina Minor or Faustina the Younger (between 125-130-175), a future Roman Empress; she married her maternal cousin, future Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius . She was the only child who survived to adulthood.On July 10 , 138 , her uncle emperor Hadrian had died and her husband became the new emperor. Antoninus was Hadrian's adopted son and heir. Faustina became Roman Empress and the senate accorded her the title of Augusta . Faustina as an empress was well respected and this beautiful woman was renowned for her wisdom. The Augustan History impugned her character, criticizing her as having "excessive frankness" and "levity". However, this doesn't appear to be the case with her character. Throughout her life, Faustina as a private citizen and an empress was involved in assisting with charities, assisting the poor and sponsoring and assisting in the education of Roman children, particularly of Roman girls.She can be viewed as one of the most moral, stable and respected empresses in the history of the Roman Empire . When Faustina died, Antoninus was in complete mourning for Faustina.Antoninus did the following in memory of his loving wife:Deified her as a goddess (her apotheosis was portrayed on an honorary column )Had a temple built in the Roman Forum in her name, with priestesses in the temple.Had various coins with her portrait struck in her honor. These coins were inscribed DIVA FAVSTINA ("Divine Faustina") and were elaborately decorated.Founded a charity called Puellae Faustinianae or Girls of Faustina , which assisted orphaned girls.Created a new alimenta (see Grain supply to the city of Rome ).In 2008, archaeologists digging at the ancient site of Sagalassos in Turkey discovered a colossal marble head which is believed to be that of Faustina.Frequently Asked QuestionsHow long until my order is shipped?:Depending on the volume of sales, it may take up to 5 business days for shipment of your order after the receipt of payment.How will I know when the order was shipped?:After your order has shipped, you will be left positive feedback, and that date should be used as a basis of estimating an arrival date.After you shipped the order, how long will the mail take?USPS First Class mail takes about 3-5 business days to arrive in the U.S., international shipping times cannot be estimated as they vary from country to country. 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