Faustina Junior, Augusta, 147-175. Denarius (Silver, 18.5 mm, 2.97 g, 5 h), Rome, 147-150. FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL Draped bust of Faustina II to right, her hair bound with pearls. Rev. VENVS Venus standing left, holding apple in her right hand and rudder entwined with dolphin in her left. BMC 1067 (Antoninus Pius). Cohen 266. RIC 517c (Antoninus Pius). Attractively toned and with a very fine youthful portrait. Very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2007.