Description: Faustina II (147 - 176 AD), wife of Marcus Aurelius. AE Sestertius, Rome mint 147-150 AD. FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL; draped bust right, wearing stephane / VENERI GENETRICI; Venus standing left, holding apple in her raised right hand and cradling swaddled infant in her left arm, S-C.

Diameter: AE31 mm

Weight: 21,06 g

Grade: aVF/gF

Attribution: RIC 1386b

Commentary: rare; attractive surfaces with bronze highlights, flan crack; including collector's original card with detailed description and photos

History: Faustina was bethroted to Lucius Verus, whose father was a designated heir of Hadrian: after the death of Verus' father, the engagement was ended and eventually Faustina married Marcus Aurelius.

Article Number: 028-05-03-41652