Faustina Junior. Augusta, A.D. 147-175. AR denarius. 3.49 gm. 17 mm. Rome mint. Struck under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, A.D. 161-164. Her draped bust right, wearing double circlet of pearls around head; FAVSTINA AVGVSTA / Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter; to left, peacock standing left, head right; IVNONI REGINAE. RIC III 696 (Marcus Aurelius). RSC 139a. Choice Extremely Fine; lightly iridescent tone. Exceptional example.

Ex Pegasi BBS 121 (2001) lot 309.