Diva Faustina Senior, died 140/1. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 27 mm, 11.74 g, 5 h), Rome, 141-161. DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA Diademed, veiled and draped bust of Diva Faustina to right, her hair coiled in a bun bound with pearls at the top of her head. Rev. AETERNITAS / S - C Providentia standing facing, head left, holding globe and scepter. RIC 1108 (Antoninus Pius). Cohen 37. BMC 1421 (Antoninus Pius). Banti 17. A most attractive example with a beautiful dark patina. Fields smoothed, otherwise, very fine.

From the Orca collection, USA.