| Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. > Buy or Bid Sale 227 | Auction date: 14 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: Faustina I, Diva. Sestertius; Faustina I, Diva; Died 140 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 23.57g. Strack-1232 (citing 5 spec.). Obv: DIVA AVGVSTA - FAVSTINA Bust draped r. Rx: CON - COR - DIAE around, [S C] in exergue, Newlywed couple sacrificing at altar before large statues of Antoninus Pius and Diva Faustina, who stand on bases and clasp right hands. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Silenos, eBay, 2 Dec. 2006. A rare reverse type, valued by Cohen at 100 francs. The same reverse die was also used for sestertii of Antoninus Pius: see Bernhart, Handbuch, pl. 60.10.. Fine Estimate: 375 USD |  |
