Lot 3656

Description

Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, (died A.D.141), AE sestertius, (23.55 grams), issued 147, Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right of Faustina, around DIVA FAVSTINA, rev. Aeternitas draped seated to left holding phoenix on globe and sceptre, around AETER NITAS, S C in exergue, (S.4606, BMC 1484, RIC 1103, C.15). Dark brown patina, very fine, scarce.

With detailed collector's ticket and with a ticket indicating from Mail Bid Sale 186 for $250 (lot 5028).