DIVA FAUSTINA SENIOR (WIFE OF ANTONINUS PIUS, DIED A.D. 140/1). AV Quinarius (3.66 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 141-161. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.RIC-386 (Antoninus Pius); King-36f (this coin cited). Commemorative issue. Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right; Reverse: CONSECRATIO, peacock standing facing, head left, with tail feathers spread. Exhibiting light, even handling, this pleasing example is quite strongRARE /strongfor this deified empress, with King citing just 13 specimens of the type, of which this is one. A few light marks are mentioned merely for completeness.Ex: Stacks (1/2010) Lot # 391.Ex: Numismatica Ars Classica 51 (3/2009) Lot # 299.Ex: Lanz 135 (5/2007) Lot # 135.Ex: Ars Classica 13 (6/1928) Lot # 1307.Ex: Hamburger (10/1925) Lot # 1014.Ex: J. Hirsch 24 (5/1909).
