425, Lot: 448. Estimate $100. Sold for $70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Diva Faustina Senior. Died AD 140/1. Æ Sestertius (32.5mm, 25.50 g, 11h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, circa AD 141-146. Draped bust right, wearing tutulus of pearls / Ceres standing left, holding two grain ears and short torch. RIC III 1117 (Pius); Banti 33. Fine, dark brown patina with tan highlights, traces of green.

From the WRG Collection.