ROMAN EMPIRE. Diva Mariniana (wife of Valerian I).
Bronze Sestertius, AD 256. Rome.
Obv: DIVAE MARINIANAE, veiled and draped bust right. Rev: CONSECRATIO, peacock standing facing, head left, tail spread; S-C across fields
Very Fine.
From the Euclidean Collection; ex Fairfield Collection, Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 329 (25/06/2014), lot 528.
Reference: RIC V-9 var. (bust not set on crescent/peacock's head not right).
Rarity: Extremely Rare with these variations.
Die Axis: 7h.
Diameter: 27.7 mm.
Weight: 22.43 g.
Estimate: 200 GBP