Bertolami Fine Art - Máchova 838, Vinohrady 18, 120 00 Prague
Auction 347 – RES PVBLICA, IMPERIVM, BYZANTIVM A Selected Collection of Roman Republican, Imperial and Byzantine Coins 2nd Part
Wednesday 9 July 2025 hours 15:30 (UTC +01:00)
Diva Faustina I (died 140/1), Sestertius struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, after 141; Æ (32,15 g; 34,8 mm; 11 h)
DIVA FAVSTINA Diademed and draped bust of Diva Faustina to r.; Rv. AETERNITAS Aeternitas standing front, head to l., holding phoenix on globe in her r. hand and holding fold of drapery with her l. RIC 1105; Cohen 12. Appealing green patina with lighter hues. A lovely example, among the finest known, boasting a charming, extraordinarily well-detailed portrait. Good extremely fine.