154-156 AD, struck under Antoninus Pius. Obv: FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL legend with draped bust right. Rev: VENVS S-C legend with Venus standing left, holding apple and sceptre. RIC 1387; Cohen 252; Sear 4719; see Wildwinds.com (this coin). 24.59 grams. Ex Walter Steinberg collection; with envelope; acquired 2005. Walter Steinberg has been a well-known figure at fairs, sales and events for many years. Born in 1922 in Philadelphia, Walter has had a life-long passion for collecting. A long-time resident in London, he has now retired to New York and decided that the time has come to pass on the antiquities and coins he has collected over his lifetime. Walter acquired coins and artefacts that interested him, so his collection, although containing many lovely examples, also contains many affordable specimens. Much of the material has been unavailable to the market for 30 to 50 years. Walter hopes that the items he collected will now find new homes with the next generation of collectors. TimeLine Auctions Ltd arranges printed catalogue rostrum Auctions, eAuctions and Timed Auctions where we offer antiquities, ancient artefacts / artifacts, antiques, collectibles, coins, medals and books for public sale. [No Reserve]

Very fine.