Diva Faustina Senior. Died AD 140/1. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 6.99 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, circa AD 146-161. Near VF.

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Lot: 533. Estimated: $ 1 000

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 1 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Diva Faustina Senior. Died AD 140/1. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 6.99 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, circa AD 146-161. Draped bust right, wearing hair bound in pearls / Ceres, veiled and draped, standing left, holding lighted torch in each hand. RIC III 357a (Pius); Beckman dies df16/CB2; Calicó 1758 (same obv. die as illustration). Ex jewelry, scuff. Near VF.

From the Conti Collection. Ex a European collection formed prior to the first World War (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 445, 5 June 2019), lot 453.


Closing Date and Time: 28 September 2022 at 12:57:20 ET.

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