Diva Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius. Gold Aureus (7.08g), died AD 140/1 Rome. Struck at Rome under Antoninus Pius, after ca. AD 146. DIVA FAVSTINA, diademed and draped bust of Faustina I right. Reverse: Fortuna standing facing, head left, holding patera and rudder. RIC 349a; BMC 369; Calicó 1743. NGC Choice Extremely Fine; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5 Fine Style. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000
Ex Goldberg 80C, June3-4, 2014, lot 395.