DIVA FAUSTINA SENIOR (Died A.D. 140/1). AV Aureus (7.15 gms), Rome Mint, commemorative issue, A.D. 141-146. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Edge Filing, Scratches. RIC-349B (Pius); Cal-1746. Obverse: Draped bust right, wearing hair bound in pearls on top of her head; Reverse: Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding patera and rudder set upon globus. Some scattered marks are noted, but this example still offers a great portrait of the deified wife of Antoninus Pius. <strong>To view all items from the Karl and Gertrude Pfatschbacher Collection, click <a href="https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots?sort=auction_date_lot_number_asc&search=Karl+and+Gertrude+Pfatschbacher+Collection&limit=96&lots_range=upcoming"> here.</a></strong> From the Karl and Gertrude Pfatschbacher Collection.
