Faustina II. 40-as

Faustina II; Rome, As, 8.45g. Strack-1333. Obv: [FA]VSTINA - AVG[VSTA] Bust draped r., rectangular countermark before. Rx: AVGVS - TI - [PII AVG FIL] on l. and r., S - C across field, Venus standing l. holding [Victory] and shield resting on helmet. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. The countermark apparently shows the Greek letters ο, Δ, and Γ, standing for the minting authority Odessus and the denomination "3 (assaria)".. EF