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Roman Imperial: Diva Faustina II (Postoumous Commemorative Issue), Orichalcum Sestertius.
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Rome 175-176 A.D. 20.21g - 31.3mm, Axis 12h.
Obv: DIVA FAVSTINA PIA - Draped bust right, hair in chignon at back of the head.
Rev: SIDERIBVS RECEPTA / S-C - Faustina as Diana, standing right, holding torch, crescent behind neck. S-C across fields.
Ref: RIC III 1715 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 64-6c; BMCRE 1584 (Aurelius); Cohen 215.
Rated: Scarce.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
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