On offer is an undated (145-161 AD) Roman Empire - AE (bronze) Sestertius of Faustina The Younger, in estimated Fine to Very Fine condition.
The coin is approximately 31mm in diameter.
Issued between her marriage to Marcus Aurelius in 145 and the death of Antoninus Pius (and accession of Marcus as co-Emperor) in 161 AD.
Obverse: portrait of Faustina The Younger right, hair coiled in chignon on back of head
Legend: FAVSTINA AVG - PII AVG FIL
Reverse: Venus, draped, standing, holding apple in raised and extended right hand, left hand resting on ship's rudder
Legend: VENVS - SC (senatus consultum, "issued by authority of the Roman Senate")
The Roman Imperial Coinage catalog designation for this coin is RIC III Antoninus Pius 1388B.
The item pictured is the exact item which will be received. The prospective purchaser should independently judge the quality and condition of this piece based on the original photos provided.