Diva Faustina Senior Denarius Rev. Faustian Clasping Hands With Antoninus Scarce

Denarius of Diva Faustina struck at Rome mint AD 42.  Obverse slightly struck off centre otherwise nicely toned, Very Fine and scarce.

Coins with this obverse legend were previously attributed to Antoninus as Caesar under Hadrian’s reign and as such is listed under Hadrian in RIC. Current thinking is that they were issued early in the reign of Antoninus when he was in dispute with the senate and renounced the title of Augustus.

Obverse: Draped bust rigth, DVIA AVG FAVSTINA
Reverse: PAntoninus standing holding a scroll and clasping hands with Faustin, CONCORDIAE
References: R.I.C 381b , R.S.C. 159, Sear 4592
Diameter: 18mm
Weight: 3.07 grams

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