Description: Faustina II (died 175 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 176 AD. DIVA FAVSTINA PIA; draped bust right / CONSECRATIO, S-C; Faustina, veiled and holding sceptre, seated left on peacock flying upward to the right.

Diameter: AE32 mm

Weight: 23,66 g

Grade: aVF/gF

Attribution: RIC III 1702; Cohen 69

Commentary: scarce; brown patina, some roughness and pitting

History: Faustina died in the aftermath of Avidius Cassius revolt, either of gout or as a result of her involvement in the rebellion.

Article Number: 052-02-05-41652