

Faustina II (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius, 161-176. Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Bust of Faustina II, draped, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, down cheek, curls, right. Rev. MATRI MAGNAE S C. Cybele, towered, draped, seated right on throne, holding drum with left hand on left knee, right arm at side: to left and right of throne, lions. RIC III (M. Aur.) 1663. 24.88 g. 30.50 mm. Nice delicate portrait, emerald green patina. VF.