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Roman, Faustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, wife of Antoninus Pius
SH33181. Gold aureus, SRCV II 4553 (same dies), Cayon 1765 (same), RIC III 356d, Cohen 98, BMCRE IV 398, Choice EF, Rome mint, weight 6.923g, maximum diameter 19.8mm, die axis 180o, 147 - 161 A.D.; obverse DIVA FAVSTINA, diademed, draped and veiled bust left; reverse AVGVSTA, Ceres standing left, torch in right, scepter in left; very light hairline scratches; ex Lanz, Auction 135, lot 745 (misattributed); hints of red toning, bold and beautiful, struck with elegant dies!; scarce

Gold aurei are about the same size as silver denarii but they were not struck with the same dies. The finest work of the mint's top master engravers was reserved for striking gold. The difference between the artistry of the gold and silver is not always so striking, but no denarius equals the beauty of this coin.

Roman, Faustina Sr., Augusta 25 February 138 - Early 141, wife of Antoninus Pius

SH33181. Gold aureus, SRCV II 4553 (same dies), Cayon 1765 (same), RIC III 356d, Cohen 98, BMCRE IV 398, Choice EF, Rome mint, weight 6.923g, maximum diameter 19.8mm, die axis 180o, 147 - 161 A.D.; obverse DIVA FAVSTINA, diademed, draped and veiled bust left; reverse AVGVSTA, Ceres standing left, torch in right, scepter in left; very light hairline scratches; ex Lanz, Auction 135, lot 745 (misattributed); hints of red toning, bold and beautiful, struck with elegant dies!; scarce

Gold aurei are about the same size as silver denarii but they were not struck with the same dies. The finest work of the mint's top master engravers was reserved for striking gold. The difference between the artistry of the gold and silver is not always so striking, but no denarius equals the beauty of this coin.

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mihali84   [May 16, 2010 at 05:18 AM]
Beautiful coin!
Tibsi   [May 16, 2010 at 06:32 AM]
Great!
Achim   [Jun 20, 2010 at 11:59 AM]
Very nice and five stars.
Mark Z2   [Jul 14, 2010 at 11:10 PM]
Joe, if I were you I wouldn't feel too bad if it never sold Wink Gorgeous!
Charles S   [Dec 01, 2010 at 07:24 PM]
The whole coin, the portrait - look at the ear! - as well as the reverse, a piece of art, a masterpiece. Is a larger photo possible? Only the obverse die is the same as SRCV II 4553.
robertpe   [Oct 29, 2011 at 05:33 PM]
This is absolutely beautiful!
Noah   [Nov 23, 2011 at 01:55 AM]
Gorgeous is the word that comes to mind... Shocked
Sam   [Jan 27, 2013 at 07:39 PM]
I am Speechless

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