EPIRUS. Nicopolis. Diva Faustina I, circa 143-144. Quinarius (Silver, 15 mm, 1.37 g, 12 h). ΘΕΑ ΦΑΥ - CΤΕΙΝΑ Draped bust of Diva Faustina to right. Rev. ΑΚΤΙΑ within wreath. BMC 26. Oikonomidou, Nicopolis, 30 (E28/O12). RPC IV.1 Online 4184 ( same dies as the illustrated example from London ). SNG Fitzwilliam 2604. Very rare, one of thirteen known examples, eleven of which are in public collections. Toned. Minor marks, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Major Anthony F. Milavic, USMC (Ret.), acquired from Spink's in June 1989.

Struck on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the Battle of Actium.