Description: Faustina II (145 - 175 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 161-164 AD. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA; draped bust right, with strings of pearls in hair / IVNO, Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter, peacock at feet, S-C.

Diameter: AE29 mm

Weight: 22,34 g

Grade: aVF/gF

Attribution: RIC 1645

Commentary: light brown patina, good portrait

History: The Roman sources give bad report about Faustina, accusing her of adultery with sailors, gladiators and Roman officials.

Article Number: 060-01-05-42384