Lot 305 | Faustina II, Sestertius struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, Rome, 161; Æ (21,92 g; 34 mm; 12 h)

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Auction 347 – RES PVBLICA, IMPERIVM, BYZANTIVM A Selected Collection of Roman Republican, Imperial and Byzantine Coins 2nd Part
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Faustina II, Sestertius struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, Rome, 161; Æ (21,92 g; 34 mm; 12 h)

FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Draped bust r., hair fastened in bun at back of head; Rv. FECVND AVGVSTAE Fecunditas standing facing, head l., holding an infant in each arm; a child standing to either side, grasping her tunic;  S – C across fields. RIC 1635 (Aurelius); Cohen 143, 96. Banti 56. Dark brown patina with light undertones. Some gentle cleaning. Extremely fine.