Description
Faustina Major, As, 141 (According to CNG, struck under Antoninus Pius, circa 150 to late 150s), Rome
RIC III Antoninus Pius 1164 (as).
Obv.: DIVA FAVSTINA, Bust of Faustina I, draped, right, hair elaborately waved and coiled in bands across head and drawn up at back and piled in a round coil on top.
Rev.: AETERNITAS S C, Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe at side in left hand.
10.47 g
25.7 mm
Ex. Lionel Tenby Collection.
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