ROMAN EMPIRE
FAUSTINA JUNIOR, AUGUSTA A.D. 141-175. Sestertius (29.61 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 161-164.
RIC-(Aurelius) 1668. Diademed and draped bust of Faustina II right; Reverse:
Salus seated left feeding from patera serpent entwined around altar before her.
Bold strike on a large planchet, full legends with good portraiture. Chocolate brown patina with lighter brown tones on the higher points with green highlights.CHOICE VERY FINE.
Estimate: $300