Peacock

Diva Faustina Sr., wife of Antoninus Pius

AR Denarius, 3.12g. 18mm.  after 141 A.D.   DIVA FAVSTINA.  Draped and veiled bust of Faustina to right.  Rev.  CONSECRATIO.  Peacock walking to right with head turned upward.  RIC III, 384a(Pius).  

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Extremely Fine $750.

Diva Paulina, wife of Maximinus I, 235-238 A.D.

AR Denarius, 3.74g. 21mm.  DIVA PAVLINA Veiled and draped bust of Diva Paulina to right. Rev. CONSECRATIO.  The apotheosis of Paulina astride a peacock; she carries a scepter in her left hand and raises her right hand.. BMC 127.  RIC 2.   Nearly as struck on a full flan and exceptional; luster under attractive toning.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Dr. Hans Krähenbühl, Bern(1924-2010) and acquired from Bank Leu, Zurich, June 29, 1966.

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Extremely Fine $5,500.