Description: Faustina I (138 - 141 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint 138-139 AD. FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG P P; draped bust right, hair coiled on top / CONCORDIA AVG; Concordia enthroned left, holding patera and resting forearm on cornucopiae attached to seat.

Diameter: AR17 mm

Weight: 3,36 g

Grade: F/F

Attribution: RIC 327; RSC 146; BMC 41

Commentary: scarce lifetime issue; worn but with decent details and legible legends

History: When Faustina died in 140 AD, Antoninus was devastated and honored her memory in every possible way; some sources indicates though, that Faustina lived live full of debauchery - a source of grief for her husband.

Article Number: 057-09-06-42384