Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Lot 3386 SESSION 12 (11.30AM THURSDAY 2ND APRIL) Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Estimate $200
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FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D. 141), silver denarius, issued in 150, (3.09 g), obv. DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust to right, rev. AED DIV FAVSTINAE, front view of temple of six columns, low wall before, figure (Faustina) seated within, ornaments on temple, (S.4573, RIC 343, RSC 1). Toned, very fine/good very fine.
Ex CNG eSale 202, lot (288) and from the White Mountain Collection with ticket (realised US $105).
Following her consecration, a temple to Faustina (later rededicated to both Divus Pius and Diva Faustina) was begun on the Via Sacra. Remains of the temple are preserved today, having been incorporated into the construction of the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda.
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