Roman Empire, Faustina I, 138-140, Aureus 138-139, Rome, rare

Roman Empire. Faustina I (Maior), 138-140. Aureus 138-139, Rome. Gold 7.12 g.; 18.7 mm.
Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Elder, draped, left, hair elaborately waved in several loops round head and drawn up and coiled on top. Obverse caption: FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG P P //
Reverse: Vesta, veiled, draped, seated, left, holding palladium in right hand and sceptre in left. Reverse caption: VESTA

A well-struck specimen on a wide, irregular flan. Hairline, cleaning. Extremely fine EF 40-45