130, Lot: 364. Estimate $750. Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

DIVA FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius. Died 175/6 AD. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 24.91 g). Struck under Marcus Aurelius, 175/6 AD. Diademed and draped bust right / Diva Faustina seated left, holding Phoenix on globe and sceptre; two standards before set on low base. RIC III 1712 (Aurelius); BMCRE 1554 (Aurelius); Cohen 163. Nice VF, nice brown patina with some green encrustation.

From the Tony Hardy Collection.