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LOT 3095
Diva Faustina I AR Denarius. Died AD 140/1.
Rome mint. Struck after AD 141. DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust to right / AVGVSTA, Ceres standing facing, head to left, holding torch with right hand and sceptre with left. RIC III 356 (Pius); BMCRE 399 (Pius); RSC 96. Good Very Fine. Nicely toned with golden iridescence around the devices on obverse.(3.50gr, 18mm, 5h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Spink, dealer's ticket included.
Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, collector.
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