Description: Faustina II (145 - 175 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 149-156 AD. FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL; draped bust right / VENVS, Venus standing left, holding apple and dolphin-entwined rudder, S-C.

Diameter: AE30 mm

Weight: 18,76 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: RIC 1388b; Cohen 268; BMC 2148

Commentary: brown-grey patina, scarcer youthful portrait

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

Article Number: 060-02-03-42384