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Diva Faustina Senior, deified wife of Antoninus Pius (died AD 141). AV aureus (21mm, 7.22 gm, 6h). Rome, AD 141-161. DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust of Faustina right, hair coiled atop head / C-E-RES, Ceres standing left, holding two grain ears in right hand and long upright torch in left. RIC (Pius) 378a. BMCRE 459. Calicò 1772. A few minor surface deposits, otherwise struck on a broad flan and lustrous. NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style.
Estimate: 8000-11000 USD
Diva Faustina Senior, deified wife of Antoninus Pius (died AD 141). AV aureus (21mm, 7.22 gm, 6h). Rome, AD 141-161. DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust of Faustina right, hair coiled atop head / C-E-RES, Ceres standing left, holding two grain ears in right hand and long upright torch in left. RIC (Pius) 378a. BMCRE 459. Calicò 1772. A few minor surface deposits, otherwise struck on a broad flan and lustrous. NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style.
Estimate: 8000-11000 USD