Ancients
Diva Faustina Senior (AD 138-140/1). AR denarius (19mm, 3.11 gm, 6h). NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5. Rome, AD 141-161. DIVA FAV-STINA, draped bust of Diva Faustina Senior right, seen from front, hair elaborately waved in several loops around head under thin band, braided, drawn up and coiled on top with pearls / AETE-R-NITA-S, Aeternitas or Providentia (?) standing facing, head left, globe in right hand, veil in left billowing behind. RIC III (Antoninus Pius) 351. Perfectly struck on shimmering, prooflike flan.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 600-800 USD