FAUSTINA JUNIOR (WIFE OF MARCUS AURELIUS), (d.A.D.175), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, Postumous issue, (26.98 g), obv. draped bust of Faustina to right, around DIVA FAV STINA PIA, rev. Diana standing to right holding torch, around SIDERIBVS [RE]CEPTA, S C across field, (S.5233, RIC 1715, C.215) (illustrated); another, (22.15 g), obv. head left, rev. Spes walking left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt, (cf.S.4711, RIC 1371) (illustrated); another, (23.18 g), rev. Ceres seated left holding corn ears and torch, (S.5271, RIC 1620). Toning, nearly very fine - good very fine, rare with head left. (3)
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.