Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Gold Aureus (7.28 g) minted posthumously at Rome, after AD 141. Diademed and draped bust right of Faustina Senior. Reverse: Aeternitas standing left holding rudder and patera. RIC (Antoninus Pius) 349b; C. 4; Calicó 327, 1746 (this obverse die). Lustrous. A gem of an aureus! Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. Ex Helios Auction 4 (14 X 09), lot 463. Categories: Ancient Coins
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