Description: RIC III AntoninusPius 344 (denarius) Date: A.D. 141 Denomination: Denarius Mint: Rome Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA: Bust of Faustina I, draped, right, hairelaborately waved in several loops round head & drawn up & coiled ontop Reverse: AETERNITAS: Juno(?), veiled, draped, standing left, head left,extending right hand & holding nearly vertical sceptre in left Weight: 3.15g Diameter: 18.50mm Annia Galeria Faustina the Elder - sometimes referredto as Faustina I (born on February 16th around 100 CE; died inOctober or November of 140 CE, was a Roman empress & wife of the RomanEmperor Antoninus Pius. The Emperor Marcus Aurelius was her nephew & later became her adopted son, alongwith Emperor LuciusVerus. She died early inthe principate of Antoninus Pius, but continued to be prominently commemoratedas a diva, posthumously playing a prominent symbolicrole during his reign. This Faustina I Denarius RIC III Antoninus Pius 344 DIVA FAVSTINA AETERNITAS is a rare find for any collector of ancient coins. Minted in Italy during the Roman Imperial period, this silver coin has a composition of 0.9 fineness and is in a VF 35 grade. Its historical value is priceless and it comes with ownership history not available. The coin has been cleaned and is in excellent condition. With its beautiful design and depiction of Faustina I, this coin is a great addition to any collection. It is uncertified and dated 2/21/2021. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history.
Price: 49.95 USD
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Denomination: Denarius
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Cleaned/Uncleaned: Cleaned
Composition: Silver
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Era: Ancient
Fineness: 0.9
Grade: VF 35
Ruler: Antoninus Pius
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Certification: Uncertified
Date: 2/21/2021
