Faustina II, daughter of Antoninus Pius and wife of Marcus Aurelius. Aureus 152-153, AV 7.15 g. FAVSTINAE – AVG PII AVG FIL Draped bust r., with band of pearls around head. Rev. VE – NVS Venus standing l., holding apple in r. hand and rudder in l. with dolphin twined. C 260 var. (rudder on dove). BMC A. Pius 1063. RIC A. Pius 517a. Calicó 2097b.
A coin of extraordinary quality with a magnificent portrait
struck in high relief. A perfect Fdc