194, Lot: 246. Estimate $100. Sold for $270. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Diva Faustina Senior. Died AD 140/1. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.39 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck after AD 142. Draped bust right / DEDICATIO [A]EDIS, frontal view of a hexastyle temple. RIC III 388 (Pius); BMCRE 306 (Pius); RSC 191. Near VF, toned. Rare type.

This coin type records the dedication of the temple of Diva Faustina. The dedication ceremonies took place in AD 142, and construction was completed in AD 150. The temple still stands today, overlooking the Forum.