Faustina II, Diva. Denarius; Faustina II, Diva; Died 175 AD, Rome, Denarius, BM-700. Obv: [DIVA]E FAVSTIN AVG MATR CASTROR Bust draped, veiled r. Rx: CONSE - CRATIO on l. and r., Pietas standing l., holding in r. hand patera over lighted altar at her feet and in l. hand long torch. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Ancient Auction House, eBay, 3 June 2005. Long torch and long scepter are hard to distinguish in this type; cf. BMC pl. 67.13 ("scepter") and pl. 67.20 ("torch").. aVF
Price realized | 100 USD |
Starting price | 65 USD |
Estimate | 100 USD |