Egypt. Alexandria. Faustina Augusta, wife of Marcus Aurelius, 147-175. Drachm (Bronze, 33.50 mm, 28.92 g) dated RY 5 (= 164-165) ΦΑΥϹΤΙΝΑ ϹЄΒΑϹΤΗ Diademed and draped bust of Faustina right. Rev. Eirene draped seated left on backless throne, wearing stephane, holding cornucopia in the right hand, drapery and caduceus on the left arm, infant Plutos standing right before her to left with raised arms, to right girl standing facing, head turned to left, the left arm raised, holding wreath (?), L Є (date) across fields. RPC IV.4, 2775 (this coin, no. 9). Dattari 3624 (this coin, plate XII). Geissen 2114. Milne 2520. Emmett 2293. Vogt II, 97. Nice light-brown tone. Minor flan die splits. Good Very Fine.

Ex Giovanni Dattari Collection 3624 (plate XII). Ex Dr Busso Peus Nachf. auction 369, 31.10.2001, lot 1181.

Interesting drachm of Faustina II issued in the fifth year of Marcus Aurelius (164-165 AD). The reverse depicts a complex scene with the figure of Eirene, goddess of Peace, in the centre, holding a cornucopia in her right hand and a caduceus with her left, while she is acclamated on the front by the very young Pluto: all symbols of that richness and abundance, only peace can bring.