Watch List notes:

Diva Faustina Senior, died 140/1. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.40 g, 6 h), struck under her husband, Antoninus Pius, Rome, 141-161. DIVA FAVSTINA Draped bust of Faustina to right. Rev. AED DIV FAVSTINAE Statue of Faustina seated within hexastyle temple. BMC 339 (Antoninus Pius). Cohen 1. RIC 343 (Antoninus Pius). Very fine.


This coin commemorates the temple dedicated to the deified empress - a sestertius exists with the same types and legend. Much of the temple still exists in Rome and forms part of the later church of S. Lorenzo in Miranda.