Lot 2409

Sale 51 · Australian & World Coins, Military Medals & Banknotes

Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (died A.D. 175), AE sestertius, issued before A.D. 161, Rome mint, (24.57 grams), obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, rev. Venus standing to left, holding Victory and leaning on shield set on helmet, around AVGVSTI P II FIL, S C across field, (S.-, RIC 1367, C.16). Very fine with dark green patina.