NGC Ch AU 5/5-2/5 Faustina Jr Denarius Wife of Marcus Aurelius Roman Silver Coin

  

NGC Ch AU 5/5 - 2/5. (AD 147-175/6) wife of M.

Aurelius AR Denarius (3.43g, 20mm, 6h) Struck AD 176. Obv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right.

/ Rev: HILARITAS, Hilaritas standing left, holding palm and cornucopiae. RIC 686 (Aurelius); BMCRE (Aurelius) 101; RSC 111. 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 Minor (Minor is Latin for the Younger), Faustina Minor or Faustina the Younger born probably 21 September c. 130 CE, - 175/176 CE was a daughter of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius and Roman Empress Faustina the Elder. She was a Roman Empress and wife to her maternal cousin Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

She was held in high esteem by soldiers and her own husband and was given divine honours after her death. International Buyers - Please Note. The item "NGC Ch AU 5/5-2/5 Faustina Jr Denarius Wife of Marcus Aurelius Roman Silver Coin" is in sale since Monday, January 20, 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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Certification Number: 5768331-022

Certification: NGC

Date: AD 176

Grade: Ch AU 5/5 - 2/5

Composition: Silver

Ruler: Marcus Aurelius

Denomination: Denarius