Diva Faustina Senior, died 140/1. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.40 g, 6 h), struck under her husband, Antoninus Pius, Rome, 141-161. DIVA FAVSTINA Draped bust of Faustina to right. Rev. AED DIV FAVSTINAE Statue of Faustina seated within hexastyle temple. BMC 339 ( Antoninus Pius ). Cohen 1. RIC 343 ( Antoninus Pius ). Very fine.

This coin commemorates the temple dedicated to the deified empress - a sestertius exists with the same types and legend. Much of the temple still exists in Rome and forms part of the later church of S. Lorenzo in Miranda.