★ A rare sestertius of Diva Paulina ★

Diva Paulina, died before 235. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 23.50 g, 12 h), Rome, 236-238. DIVA PAVLINA Veiled and draped bust of Diva Paulina to right. Rev. . Rev. CONSECRATIO / S - C Diva Paulina, raising her right hand and holding long scepter in her left, reclining left on peacock flying to right. BMC 132. Cohen 3. RIC 3. Rare. A lovely example with a beautiful brown patina and a fine portrait. Flan fault on the portrait and with a minor edge crack, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Jens Georg Feierabend, ex Numismatica Ars Classica Spring Sale 2020, 25 May 2020, 1181.