Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1641. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 June 2005.  Sold For $625. 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 (27.26 gm, 6h). Commemorative issue struck under Aurelius, circa 175/6 AD. Draped bust right / Faustina, holding sceptre, seated left on throne carried by two veiled females. RIC III 1697 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 54-6c; BMCRE 1568 (Aurelius); Cohen 10. VF, attractive green patina with patches of brown. Rare. ($500)

From the Rudolf Berk Collection.