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Faustina Senior, As, Commemorative Issue, Flaming Altar reverse, Scarce!

Faustina was the beloved wife of Antoninus Pius whom, after her death in 141 AD, struck a long series of issues to commemorate her.

Æ As; 29mm/10.5gm        Rome Mint, Struck after 141 AD

Con/ Some inclusions, otherwise, good Very Fine; perfectly centered with a particularly sensitive portrait; lush & glossy dark green and brown patina

Obv/ DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA; draped bust r., with hair done in elegant waves

Rev/ PIET AVG SC; Flaming altar with doors closed.

Ref/ RIC Vol III 1191 = Scarce

Seller's Note/ The photo in no way represents the beauty and quality of this coin. In hand it is truly stunning. Not found on Wildwinds and only one poor example of V-Coins, just saying. ;-)