Roman Empire, Fausta, Follis
324-325 - Treveri - Silver Plated Bronze - EF(40-45)
Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right.
Salus (or Fausta), veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms.
FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG
SALVS REI - PVBLICAE -/-// PTR
3.4 gr
An “EF(40-45)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Extremely Fine
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has circulated well from hand to hand and pocket to pocket but the impact on its wear remains limited: the coins retains much of its mint luster, sharp detailing and little sign of being circulated. Closer examination with the naked eye reveals minor scratches or nicks.