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Long Beach Signature Sale 3042 17-18 Sep 2015
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Diva Faustina Sr., deified wife of Antoninus Pius (died AD 141). AV aureus (20mm, 6.74 gm, 6h). Rome, after AD 141. DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust of Faustina right, hair coiled atop head / AVGVSTA, Fortuna standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and tiller set on globe in left. RIC (Antoninus) 372. BMCRE 447. Cohen 36. Calicó 1761 (S1). Light reddish deposits in fields, otherwise a pleasing piece with considerable luster in fields. NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5.
Estimate: 7000-9000 USD
Diva Faustina Sr., deified wife of Antoninus Pius (died AD 141). AV aureus (20mm, 6.74 gm, 6h). Rome, after AD 141. DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust of Faustina right, hair coiled atop head / AVGVSTA, Fortuna standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and tiller set on globe in left. RIC (Antoninus) 372. BMCRE 447. Cohen 36. Calicó 1761 (S1). Light reddish deposits in fields, otherwise a pleasing piece with considerable luster in fields. NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5.
Estimate: 7000-9000 USD