Watch List notes:

Diva Faustina Junior, died 175/6. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 26.95 g, 5 h), Rome, circa 179-180. DIVA FAVSTINA PIA Draped bust of Diva Faustina Junior to right. Rev. CONSECRATIO / S - C Diva Faustina Junior, with veil floating around and above, holding short scepter in her right hand, reclining left on peacock flying to right. BMC 1570. Cohen 69. MIR -. RIC 1702. A very attractive piece with a beautiful reddish patina and an elegant portrait. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang, ex Lanz 97, 22 May 2000, 656 and Hess-Leu 49, 27-28 April 1971, 381 (lightly cleaned since).