Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1086
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Diva Faustina I, wife of Antonius Pius.
Description
Sestertius, Roma after 141, Æ 31 mm, 24.78 g. DIVA FAV – STINA Draped bust r. hair coiled on top of head. Rev. AETERNITAS Faustina seated l. holding sceptre in car drawn l. by two elephants with riders. In exergue, S C.
Reference
C 57
BMC A. Pius 241
RIC Antoninus Pius 1113
Condition
Very rare. A very pleasant olive green-brown patina, reverse legend...