Lot 2924
Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius. Gold Aureus (7.29 g), Rome mint, struck after 141 AD. Draped bust right. Reverse: Fortuna stands left, holding patera, along with rudder atop globe; AETER - NITAS. RIC 653; BMCRE 368; Calico 1743c. Fully struck on broad flan. Choice idealizing, sensitive portrait of Faustina, in high relief (faint short scratch at ear). Softly lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500.
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