128, Lot: 396. Estimate $75. Sold for $52. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

DIVA FAUSTINA JUNIOR, wife of Marcus Aurelius. Died 175/6 AD. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.09 g, 12h). Struck under Marcus Aurelius after 175 AD. Draped bust right / Pietas, veiled, standing facing, head left, holding patera over lighted altar at left, and sceptre. RIC III 741 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 57-4/10' BMCRE 711 note; RSC 65. Nice VF, toned, worn die reverse.

From the Harry Strickhausen Collection.