161 NGC Ch XF Faustina Jr Roman Empire Sestertius Baby Commodus Throne (24081706C)Choice Extremely Fine Roman Empire AE sestertius coin. Struck for Empress Faustina Jr. at the Rome Mint. Faustina Jr. was the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Lifetime issue struck 161 CE at the Rome Mint. Superb portrait of Faustina! Approx. 31mm, 23. 06g, RIC 1665 (rated as Scarce), Foss 9 (attributed to 161 CE). Commemorative issued to celebrate the birth of twin boys (future Emperor Commodus and his brother Antoninus). Extremely RARE in choice
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Choice Extremely Fine Roman Empire AE sestertius coin.
Struck for Empress Faustina Jr. at the Rome Mint.
Faustina Jr. was the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
Lifetime issue struck 161 CE at the Rome Mint.
Superb portrait of Faustina!
Approx. 31mm, 23.06g, RIC 1665 (rated as Scarce), Foss 9 (attributed to 161 CE).
Commemorative issued to celebrate the birth of twin boys (future Emperor Commodus and his brother Antoninus).
Extremely RARE in choice condition!
Certified by NGC to Ch XF Strike 5/5 Surface 3/5.
Holder has scuffs on the surface.
Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right.
Reverse: SAECVLI FELICIT S C, draped pulvinar (throne) upon which the twins, Commodus and Antoninus as babies, are seated.
SAECVLI FELICIT translates to the age of good fortune, an appropriate type for Faustina the mother of 13 children.
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161 NGC Ch XF Faustina Jr Roman Empire Sestertius Baby Commodus Throne (24081706C)