Watch List notes:

Diva Faustina Senior, died 140/1. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 7.26 g, 7 h), Rome, circa 146-161. DIVA FAVSTINA Diademed and draped bust of Diva Faustina to right. Rev. AVGVSTA Ceres, veiled, standing front, head to left, holding torches in her raised hands. BMC 403. Calicó 1758b. Cohen 75. RIC 357a. Clear and well centered and with a lovely portrait. Nearly extremely fine.


From the collection of an Armenian businessman, ex Gorny & Mosch 211, 4 March 2011, 620.