Faustina Senior. Augusta, AD 138-140/1. Æ Sestertius (32.5mm, 28.59 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius. Near VF.Electronic Auction 567 Roman Imperial, Bronze Estimate: $ 150 |
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Faustina Senior. Augusta, AD 138-140/1. Æ Sestertius (32.5mm, 28.59 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius. Draped bust right, wearing pearls bound on top of her head / Pulvinar (throne) of Jupiter and Juno: square seat, draped; under throne, peacock, with tail in splendor, standing right on cushion. RIC III 1079; Banti 81. Rough brown surfaces, numerous scratches, flan crack. Near VF. Rare. One example in CoinArchives without the transverse scepter. |