NGC AU. Faustina Sr. Rare Denarius. Mother of Marcus Aurelius. Roman Silver Coin

  

Diva Faustina I wife of A. Pius AR Denarius (3.18g, 19mm, 6h) Rome, after AD 138-140/1. Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right, with hair bound on top of head.

/ Rev: AETERNITAS, Aeternitas (or Providentia) standing left, holding globe and billowing veil. RIC 351 (Pius); RSC 32. This coin is guaranteed for life to be a genuine ancient coin.

Here at Ancient Auctions we have pledged to uphold the highest ethical standards. Annia Galeria Faustina , sometimes referred to as Faustina I Latin: Faustina Major; born on February 16 around 100; died in October or November of 140, was a Roman empress and wife of the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius. The emperor Marcus Aurelius was her nephew and later became her adopted son, along with Emperor Lucius Verus.

She died early in the principate of Antoninus Pius, but continued to be prominently commemorated as a diva, posthumously playing a prominent symbolic role during his reign. International Buyers - Please Note. Roman Silver Coin" is in sale since Monday, June 29, 2020. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Ancient\Roman\ Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)". The seller is "ancientauctions" and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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1. Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
2. Certification Number: 5768848-018
3. Certification: NGC
4. Grade: AU
5. Composition: Silver
6. Ruler: Faustina I
7. Denomination: Denarius
8. Era: Ancient
9. Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)