FLAN> Faustina Jr. denarius -exceedingly rare
$510.00   
 12/22/99,

 Faustina Jr. wife of Marcus Aurelius, died 175 CE, silver
 denarius, 17-18mm. Obverse : DIVAE FAUSTINAE PIAE - draped
 bust right. Reverse : MARTI CASTRORUM - Faustina std. left
 on low seat, holding scepter and globe surmounted by phoenix
 with radiate nimbus, 2 legionary eagles set on low base
 before. Grade VF/gF. Attractive old toning, with a nice
 expressive portrait. This is one of the top 2 rarest denarii
 of Faustina Jr., and seldom offered. Ref. RSC 161 very rare