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Lot # 507
Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius (died 141 AD). AR Denarius. Obv. DIVA AVG FAVSTINA. Draped bust right. Rev. PIETAS AVG. Pietas veiled, standing left, dropping incense on altar. RIC III (A. Pius) 394a; C. 234. AR. 3.14 g. 17.50 mm. From masterly engraved dies, sharply struck, brilliant and lightly toned, with iridescent hues. Almost invisible graffito and minor uncleaned green deposit on reverse, otherwise. good EF.