Rare Fausta follis. Fausta was caught up in the vile case of adultery with her stepson Crispus, and as a result, at the behest of her husband Constantine in 326, she was executed by throwing into boiling water.
Ex. Frank Robinson, Mail Bid Sale.
Roman Imperial
Fausta (doughter of Maximianus, wife of Constantine I the Great, 307-326), Follis 326, Ticinum mint
Obverse: draped bust to right
FLAV MAX FAVSTA AVG
Reverse: Spes standing facing, head to left, cradling two children in arms, P (crescent) T in exergue
SPES REIPVBLICAE
Diameter 19 mm, weight 3.02 g
