- Extremely Fine Roman Empire AE As coin minted for Empress Faustina Jr during her lifetime.
- 27mm, 13.73g, RIC 1652, issued 156 to 175 CE.
- Faustina Jr was consecrated by Emperor Marcus Aurelius (her husband) after her death 175 CE. She died during a military campaign in the East in company with the Emperor.
- Superb portrait of the Empress.
- Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right with waived hair.
- Reverse: IVNONI REGINAE SC, Juno standing left holding patera and scepter, at feet a peacock.
- Juno is known for her various roles as a goddess protecting the Roman people, and she was a part of the integral triad on Capitoline Hill along with Jupiter and Minerva, Juno is most famous for her role as the goddess of marriage and childbirth.
- Guaranteed genuine and as described.
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