FAUSTINA SENIOR AE DUPONDIUS
RIC 1179 (Antoninus Pius after 141 C.E.), RSC 111, AVF, 26.9mm, 15.11 grams
Obverse: DIVA FAUSTINA surrounding bust of Faustina to right
Reverse: Vesta standing to left, holding palladium and scepter, VESTA around, S C in fields
An Attractive and HEAVY Dupondius on Excellent metal that could probably be improved with cleaning of the high points. We preferred the lovely desert patina!
