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 standing facing, head left, globe in outstretched right hand, veil in left billowing behind. RIC III (Antoninus Pius) 351. Perfectly struck on shimmering, prooflike flan. Gleaming, cartwheel luster.
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Estimate: 1000-1500 USD