Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 3466 SESSION 18 (2.30PM FRIDAY 1ST APRIL) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $120
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SOLD $70
FAUSTINA SENIOR, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D. 141), silver denarius, issued in 150, (3.18 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.
Ex Hans Ferdinand Collection, previously from M.R.Roberts, Sydney.
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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