Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4132 SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $120
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SOLD $120
FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D. 141), silver denarius, issued in 150, (3.38 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). Very fine.
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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