Faustina I; AE As; Ceres
Description:
Faustina I (died 141 AD). AE As, Rome mint 141 AD and after. DIVA FAVSTINA; draped bust right / AVGVSTA; Ceres enthroned left, holding stalks of grain and transverse torch, SC in ex.
Diameter:
AE27 mm
Weight:
12,88 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC III 1170; Cohen 107
Commentary:
attractive glossy olive-green patina, good portrait, some rough spots on reverse
History:
Faustina featured an elaborate hair-do (more about historical hairstyles on Janet Stephens chanel on youtube).
Article Number:
052-03-01-41652