Ancient Coins: ROMAN IMPERIAL BRONZE: Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius, 161-176 A.D.

AE Sesterius, 23.74g. 31.5 mm. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust of Faustina to right; her hair is arranged in waves with a small knotted bun at back of head. Rev. FECVND AVGVSTAE S C. Fecunditas standing to left holding two children; two other children below reaching toward Faustina. BMC 902 and plate 73,1(same obverse die). RIC 1635. MIR 18, 10-6a; insignificant hairline crack at 2:00 obv.   Lovely green and brown patina; exceptional portrait with great detail.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: NAC, Zurich, Auction 100, 2017, lot 523.

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