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Outstanding Faustina Jr. Sestertius
Lot # 576
Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (died 176 AD). AE Sestertius, struck under Antoninus Pius, 145-161 AD. Obv. Draped bust right. Rev. S - C. Diana, draped, standing front, head left, holding out arrow in right hand and resting left on bow, set on ground. RIC III (A. Pius) 1383. AE. 20.40 g. 31.00 mm. A superb example of enchanting style. Lovely lightly toned orichalcum surfaces. Good VF.