- Extremely Fine Roman Empire AE As coin.
- Struck for Empress Faustina Jr (wife of Marcus Aurelius) at the Rome Mint from 156 to 175 CE.
- Issued during her lifetime as Empress under her father Emperor Antoninus Pius.
- RIC 1671, Approx. 26mm, 10.49g.
- Faustina Jr was consecrated by Emperor Marcus Aurelius after her death 175 CE. She died during a military campaign in the East in company with the Emperor.
- An charming youthful portrait of the Empress in superb style.
- Coin has dark brown patina, images taken with bright illumination to show the details. Coin should be viewed in that environment.
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Certified by NGC to XF, Smoothing (not distracting).
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Pedigree: Ex. Thomas Walker (1980s) with his ticket.
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Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped, diademed bust right with waved hair.
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Reverse: SALVTI AVGVSTAE SC, Salus seated left feeding snake twined around altar.
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Salus was the goddess of safety and welfare. Her temple on the Quirinal at Rome, dedicated in 302 BC, was the scene of an annual sacrifice on August 5.
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