Chalcedony bust of Faustina the Elder (?), wife of the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius. She wears a simple stephane diadem, with a smooth border and without decorations. H. 7.2 cm, w. 5.8 cmIn Medals and Antiques, National Library of France; cameo. 297 pp 406 in CORONAE, STEPHANAI E DIADEMATA Federica Grossi “The cameo depicts Antonia wearing … Continue reading Gemstone portrait busts of the Roman Empresses