HistoricalCoins

Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 1813. Closing Date: Sep 25, 
 2002. DIVA FAUSTINA Sr., wife of Antoninus 
 Pius. BID Estimate $400 
DIVA FAUSTINA Sr., wife of Antoninus Pius. Died 
 141 AD. AR Denarius (3.16 gm). Draped bust right / 
 DEDICATIO AEDIS, frontal view of a hexastyle 
 temple, Victories in corners. RIC III 388 (Pius); 
 BMCRE 306 (Pius); RSC 191. Good VF, nice flan. 
 Rare type. ($400)
 This coin type records the dedication of the 
 temple of Divus Antoninus and Diva Faustina. The 
 dedication ceremonies took place in 142 AD, and 
 construction was completed in 150 AD. The temple 
 still stands today, overlooking the Forum. 


Lot sold for $375, plus buyers fees.

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