Ancients
Diva Faustina Senior (AD 138-140/1). AR denarius (18mm, 2.97 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5. Rome, AD 141-161. DIVA-FAVSTINA, 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/ AETER-NITA-S, Aeternitas standing facing, head left, outstretched right hand and scepter left. RIC III (Antoninus Pius) 344.
From the Rockport Collection. Privately purchased from Heritage Auctions in the 1980s. Sold with original custom holder listing older catalog references.
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