Lot 88: DIVA FAUSTINA I, wife of Antoninus Pius. Died 140/141 AD. Æ Sestertius. Struck circa 141 AD.

AUCTION: Sale 227

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DIVA FAUSTINA I, wife of Antoninus Pius. Died 140/141 AD. Æ Sestertius (33mm - 23.82 g). Struck circa 141 AD. DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA, veiled and draped bust right / EX SC in exergue, Faustina enthroned atop a triumphal chariot drawn left by two elephants with riders. RIC III 1140 (Pius); BMCRE 1435. Fine, minor roughness, brown patina. Rare.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 88
Listing #: 218431
Closed: Thursday, May 14, 2009 7:54:00 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Sold Winning Bid: $112
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Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 88
Listing #: 218431
Closed: Thursday, May 14, 2009 7:54:00 PM CT
Estimate: $150