Faustina Junior. Augusta, A.D. 147-175. AR denarius. 3.54 gm. 18.5 mm. Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, circa A.D. 147-150. Her draped bust right, wearing single circlet of pearls around head; FAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL / Venus standing left, holding apple and rudder set on dove; VENVS. RIC III 515a (Antoninus Pius). RSC 261. Extremely Fine; rich iridescent old tone. Beautiful coin.

Ex Pegasi BBS 153 (27 February 2018) lot 371.