Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1420. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 June 2005.  Sold For $285. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

DIVA FAUSTINA JUNIOR, daughter of Antoninus Pius, wife of Marcus Aurelius. Died 175/6 AD. Æ Sestertius (22.41 gm, 7h). Commemorative issue struck under Aurelius, circa 175/6 AD. Draped bust right / CONSECRATIO, peacock standing left with tail spread. RIC III 1703 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 60-6c; BMCRE 1573 (Aurelius); Cohen 72. VF, brown and green surfaces, a bit rough. Scarce. ($300)

Ex Astarte XI (12-13 December 2002), lot 848.