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ANA Signature Sale 3041 Sess. 4 13 August 2015
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Diva Faustina Senior, deified wife of Antoninus Pius (died AD 141). AV aureus (21mm, 6.99 gm, 7h). Rome, AD 141-161. DIVA FAV-STINA, draped bust of Faustina left, hair coiled atop head / AV-GV-S-TA, Fortuna standing facing, head left, holding patera in right hand and rudder set on globe in left. RIC --. BMCRE --. Cohen --. Calicó 1215a (R2) (same dies as illustrated example). Apparently a very rare variety with bust left, unrecorded in most references, in an exceptional state of preservation. NGC Choice AU★, 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style.
Estimate: 9000-12000 USD
Diva Faustina Senior, deified wife of Antoninus Pius (died AD 141). AV aureus (21mm, 6.99 gm, 7h). Rome, AD 141-161. DIVA FAV-STINA, draped bust of Faustina left, hair coiled atop head / AV-GV-S-TA, Fortuna standing facing, head left, holding patera in right hand and rudder set on globe in left. RIC --. BMCRE --. Cohen --. Calicó 1215a (R2) (same dies as illustrated example). Apparently a very rare variety with bust left, unrecorded in most references, in an exceptional state of preservation. NGC Choice AU★, 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style.
Estimate: 9000-12000 USD