Faustina II (Augusta 147-175 A.D.) - Silver Denarius - 16.34mm, 3.33gr
Obverse - FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Faustina II, her draped bust right.	Reverse - AVGVSTI PII FIL Spes standing front, head left, holding flower and fold of skirt.
Minted in Rome between 157 and 161 A.D. Reference: Mattingley, H. & Sydenham, E.A., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 3 (RIC), p93, nr. 497 (under Antoninus Pius) Sear, David R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV Millennium Edition), Volume 2, p283, nr. 4702. Cohen, H, "Descriptions Historique des Monnaies frappees sous l'Empire Romain" (C), Volume 3, p138, nr. 24 Seaby, H.A. & Loosley, R., "Roman Silver Coins" (RSC), Volume 2, p222, nr. 24 Mattingly, H., "Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum", Volume 4 (BMC), p168, nr. 1106 (under Antoninius Pius). Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p152, nr. 7. variety with Spes. Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins" (ERIC),  p138, nr. 17 (B3, O7, R3, T70, M1) Quality: Very Fine. Rarity: Scarce