Faustina I (Senior) * Vesta, 141-161 AD. AR Denarius

Faustina I (Senior) * Vesta, Silver Denarius
‘In Honor & Remembrance of the beloved and deified Augusta.’

Obv: DIVA FAUSTINA * draped bust right.
Rev: AVGVSTA * Vesta standing left, holding simpulum in right hand, arm partially extended, and the palladium in her left, also partially extended.

Exergue: (Blank)

Mint: Rome
Struck: 148-161 AD.

Size: 18 mm.
Weight: 3.24 grams
Die axis: 180°

Condition: Very bright, clear luster and a pretty portrait despite the subtle effects of time and usage. Wonderful detail in the coiffure of piled & adorned hair. Greater wear evident to Vesta who nonetheless still reveals the numerous details the celator gave her. In all, a lovely & appealing coin.

Refs:*
Cohen, 108
RIC III, 368, page 71
SEAR RCV II (2002), 4587, page 269

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