★ Very Rare Gold Quinarius of Diva Faustina SeniorPedigreed to 1909 ★

DIVA FAUSTINA SENIOR (WIFE OF ANTONINUS PIUS, DIED A.D. 140/1). AV Quinarius (3.66 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 141-161. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
RIC-386 (Antoninus Pius); King-36f (this coin cited). Commemorative issue. Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right; Reverse: CONSECRATIO, peacock standing facing, head left, with tail feathers spread. Exhibiting light, even handling, this pleasing example is quite RARE for this deified empress, with King citing just 13 specimens of the type, of which this is one. A few light marks are mentioned merely for completeness.
Ex: Stack's (1/2010) Lot # 391. Ex: Numismatica Ars Classica 51 (3/2009) Lot # 299. Ex: Lanz 135 (5/2007) Lot # 135. Ex: Ars Classica 13 (6/1928) Lot # 1307. Ex: Hamburger (10/1925) Lot # 1014. Ex: J. Hirsch 24 (5/1909).
Estimate: $5000.00- $7000.00