Roman Empire, Faustina I, 138-140, Aureus 141, Rome, very rare

Roman Empire. Diva Faustina I, 138-140. Aureus 141, Rome. Gold 7.17 g.; 19.6 mm.
Obverse: Bust of Faustina I, draped, right, hair elaborately waved in several loops round head and drawn up and coiled on top. Obverse caption: DIVA FAVSTINA //
Reverse: Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, holding out torch in right hand and short vertical sceptre in left. Reverse caption: AVGVSTA

RIC: III-356a.

Very rare. Wonderful specimen struck in high relief and having kept its mint luster. Old cleaning.
Almost uncirculated AU 55-58