Faustina coin

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  1. vlaha

    vlaha Respect. The. Hat.

    I've got a Faustina also.

    Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA
    Rev. AETERNITAS

    Faustina II slug.jpg Faustina II slug rev.jpg
     
    vlaha, Jan 18, 2014
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  3. Collect89

    Collect89 Coin Collector

    Hello Hiddendragon,

    I only have one Roman lady to share & it is Faustina Sr. Of course, mine is silver, small, & shiny compared to your big bronze baby.

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    Faustina Senior
    AR Denari
    ca. 141 AD
    3.15 grams, 16 mm
    Obv: Draped bust of Faustina Senior facing right. DIVA FAUSTINA
    Rev: Pietas standing sacrificing at altar AVGVSTA
    Grade: aEF coin that is sharp & clear even at the points of highest relief at Faustina’s ear.
    Other: Faustina Sr. was the wife of Antoninus Pius & died in 141 AD. From Fairchester Numismatic Properties, Vincent Blume, August 2013.

    Can you expert CT folk explain what DIVA means on an ancient Roman coin? While I'm at it, what does the VSTA on the reverse of my coin mean? Thank you in advance.
     
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    Collect89, Jan 20, 2014
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  4. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    Diva is the feminine of Divus or divine. It means the coin was issued in her honor after her death. Augusta is the feminine of Augustus and means the wife or other female relative of the Emperor. This coin is unusual in that it spelled out the word rather than abbreviating it AVG.
     
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