Naville Numismatics Ltd.
Auction 38 11 Mar 2018
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Diva Faustina Senior. Sestertius circa 141-146, Æ 33mm., 21.54g. Draped bust r. Rev. Hexastyle temple façade set on two-tiered base; ornate pediment decorated with figures; roof line surmounted by quadriga; figures with billowing veils at ends; SC in exergue. BMC 1454. RIC 1148.
Very rare, nice brown tone, About Very Fine.
This temple was built by Antoninus Pius after Faustina's death and dedicated to her. The entablature still bears the inscription: DIVAE FAVSTINAE EX S C. When Antoninus Pius died and was deified 20 years later, a new line was added above the original inscription: DIVO ANTONINVS ET.
Very rare, nice brown tone, About Very Fine.
This temple was built by Antoninus Pius after Faustina's death and dedicated to her. The entablature still bears the inscription: DIVAE FAVSTINAE EX S C. When Antoninus Pius died and was deified 20 years later, a new line was added above the original inscription: DIVO ANTONINVS ET.