Details
LOT 3096
Diva Faustina Senior AR Denarius. Died AD 140/1.
Rome mint; struck after AD 141. DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust to right / AETERNITAS, Providentia standing facing, head to left, holding globe with right hand and veil blown out around head. RIC III 351 (Pius); BMCRE 373 (Pius); RSC 32. Good Very Fine.(3.22gr, 19mm, 6h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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