Details
LOT 3590
Diva Faustina I AR Denarius. Struck after AD 141. Rome mint.
DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust to right / AETERNITAS, Juno(?) standing facing, head to left, extending right hand and holding long sceptre with left. RIC III 344 (Pius); BMCRE 345 (Pius); RSC 26. Very Fine. Toned.(2.88gr, 18mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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