CNG 93, Lot: 1174. Estimate $5000. Sold for $6000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Diva Faustina Senior. Died AD 140/1. AV Aureus (18mm, 6.44 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, circa AD 141-146. DIVA FAV STINA, veiled and draped bust left, wearing stephane / AVGV STA, Ceres standing left, holding torch in right hand, scepter in left. RIC III 356d (Pius); Calicó 1765. Good VF, lightly toned.