Lot 270: ROMAN EMPIRE. Diva Faustina Senior. AD. 138-141. AE Sestertius.

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 352)

Description

ROMAN EMPIRE. Diva Faustina Senior. AD. 138-141. AE Sestertius (28.98 gm; 33 mm). NGC AU (Strike 4/5 ; Surface 3/5). Fine Style, marks, flan flaw. Struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, after AD 141. DIVA AVGVSTA-FAVSTINA, draped bust of Faustina right, hair elaborately waved in several loops around head under thin band, braided, drawn up and coiled on top with pearls / PIE-TAS AVG, Pietas standing left, sacrificing incense on candelabrum, holding box of perfumes; S-C across fields. RIC III 1146a. Nice brown-reddish patina. Choice AU.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 270
Listing #: 210932
Closed: Monday, August 31, 2020 5:29:40 PM CT
Estimate: $1,000

Sold Winning Bid: $1,025
6 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 270
Listing #: 210932
Closed: Monday, August 31, 2020 5:29:40 PM CT
Estimate: $1,000