Lot 522: Diva Faustina I. Died A.D. 140/1. Æ sestertius. Rome, under Antoninus Pius, A.D. 141.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 19 (Auction 323)

Description

Diva Faustina I. Died A.D. 140/1. Æ sestertius (35 mm, 24.20 g, 5 h). Rome, under Antoninus Pius, A.D. 141. DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA, veiled and draped bust of Diva Faustina I left wearing stephane / PIET-AS AVG, S C across field, Pietas standing facing, head left, sprinkling incense on lighted, candelabrum-altar and holding box of perfumes. RIC 1146a; BMC 1442. Rare with left-facing bust. Green patina, light porosity. Very fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 522
Listing #: 201184
Closed: Friday, March 17, 2017 6:53:40 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $125
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 522
Listing #: 201184
Closed: Friday, March 17, 2017 6:53:40 PM CT
Estimate: $200