An authentic Ancient Roman gold aureus struck for Faustina Junior in Rome, circa AD 147–161. This coin embodies imperial dynastic continuity and the ideological message of concord.
The obverse shows the portrait of Faustina Junior, daughter of Antoninus Pius and wife of Marcus Aurelius, representing stability and legitimacy of the imperial family.
The reverse features a dove with the inscription CONCORDIA, symbolizing harmony, peace, familial unity, and communal balance within the Roman state.
Struck in high-purity gold with outstanding die detail, this aureus was used for elite distribution, ceremonial gifting, and prestige payments — making surviving examples exceptionally rare.
Uniqueness: Faustina Junior aureus, “CONCORDIA”
Metal: Gold (AV aureus, ~7.37 g)
Period: c. AD 147–161
Mint: Rome
Obverse: FAVSTINA AVG – PII AVG FIL, portrait
Reverse: CONCORDIA, dove
References: RIC III 503a; Calicó 2045a
Value: museum-grade, collectible, investment
