This genuine NGC certified ancient Roman coin features Empress Faustina Jr and was minted between 147-175 AD. It is a silver denarius. Faustina I or Faustina Major was a Roman empress and wife of the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius. The emperor Marcus Aurelius was her nephew and later became her adopted son, along with Emperor Lucius Verus. She died early in the principate of Antoninus Pius, but continued to be prominently commemorated as a diva, posthumously playing a prominent symbolic role during his reign. NGC is the world’s premier ancient coin certification process. It consists of authentication, grading, attribution, and encapsulation in plastic holders or Coin slabs. NGC certification offers significant protection against counterfeiting, misattribution, overgrading, and damage. The coin is a great addition to any collection of ancient coins, especially for those interested in Roman imperial history. Add this NGC-certified genuine ancient Roman coin to your collection today.