Double Reverse As for Diva Faustina Senior

CNG 102, Lot: 986. Estimate $750. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Diva Faustina Senior. Died AD 140/1. Æ As (27mm, 11.75 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, AD 146-161. AETERNITAS, S C in exergue, Aeternitas seated left on globe, extending right hand and holding scepter / AETERNITAS, S C in exergue, Aeternitas seated left on globe, extending right hand and holding scepter. Cf. RIC III 1159 (Pius) for reverse type. Good VF, dark brown patina, lighter on high points, minor roughness. Interesting and rare.