176 NGC Ch AU Faustina Jr Roman Empire Denarius Death Altar Marcus Aurelius Commemorative (21092202C)

Choice Almost Uncirculated Empress Faustina Junior Roman Empire silver denarius coin. 3.37g RIC 746, RSC 75, struck after her death from 176 to 180 CE. Posthumous coin issued by the grieving Emperor Marcus Aurelius to commemorate his wife Faustina Jr. Superb portrait style & detailed presentation of altar. Note, second obverse image has hair from Fuzz the photo helper kitty, hair has been removed. Toned with original luster. NGC Certified to Ch AU, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA PIA, draped bust of empress. Reverse: CONSECRATIO, Altar decorated with palms at top sides.