Diva Faustina Senior. Died AD 140/1. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 25.42 g, 12h).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3179. Estimated: $ 75

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 30. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Diva Faustina Senior. Died AD 140/1. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 25.42 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, circa AD 141-146. Veiled and draped bust right / Pietas standing left, dropping incense over lighted altar and holding perfume box. RIC III 1146A (Pius); Banti 87. Fine, brown surface.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt & Hunter in 1981 for @ $20.


The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.