Faustina Junior (AD 147-175/6). AV aureus (19mm, 7.32 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, graffito. Rome, AD 161-176. FAVSTINA-AVGVSTA, diademed, draped bust of Faustina Junior right, seen from front, hair in multiple parallel waves and gathered in chignon at nape of neck, seen from front / SALVTI AVGVSTAE, Salus enthroned left, feeding serpent rising from altar, at feet to left, from patera in right hand, left arm resting on back of throne. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 717. Calicó 2074a. Charming portrait struck on highly lustrous, matte flan.
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