Faustina II, daughter of Antoninus Pius and wife of Marcus Aurelius
Aureus 145-161, AV 7.26 g. FAVSTINA – AVGVSTA Draped bust r., hair waved and coiled at back of head. Rev. MATRI – MAGNAE Cybele seated r. on throne, holding drum; on either side, a lion. C 168. BMC M. Aurelius 133. RIC M. Aurelius 704. Faces of Power 321 (this reverse die). Calicó 2071 (these dies).
A lovely portrait struck in high relief, good extremely fine
Ex Glendinings 20th February 1951, Ryan, 1801 and Leu 2, 1972, 410 sales. This coin is sold with an export licence issued by the government of Spain.