Diva Faustina Senior, died 140/1. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.48 g, 5 h), Posthumous issue, Rome, 141-161. DIVA FAVSTINA Draped bust of Faustina to right. Rev. CERES Ceres standing to left, holding long torch in right hand and two corn ears in left. BMC 461. Cohen 136. RIC III 378a. Clear and attractive. Good very fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired in Amsterdam, in 2000.

This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.