Diva Faustina Junior, died 175/6. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 25.45 g, 12 h), Rome, c. 176-180. DIVA FAVSTINA PIA Veiled and draped bust of Diva Faustina to right. Rev. AETERNITAS / SC Diva Faustina seated left, within a shrine placed on a cart drawn by two elephants to left, each driven by a mahout. Banti 9. BMC 1569. Cohen 11. Ric 1698. Very rare. An attractive piece, clearly struck on a full flan, and with a deep green and red patina. Some minor smoothing, otherwise, about extremely fine.
Price realized | 2'080 CHF |
Starting price | 2'080 CHF |
Estimate | 2'600 CHF |