Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D. 141), posthumous issue, AE dupondius or as, issued 142, Rome Mint, (12.01 g), obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA, rev. S C in exergue, crescent moon surmounted by seven stars, (S.4658, RIC 1199, C.275). Attractive dark brown patina, very fine or better, rare in this condition.
Ex CNG eSale 282, July 11, 2012, (lot 278).