Faustina I, Diva. Sestertius

Faustina I, Diva; Died 140 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 26.84g. BM-1507, C-69 (25 Fr.), RIC-1115. Obv: DIVA FAV - STINA Bust draped r. Rx: AETERNITAS in exergue, S - C in field, six-columned temple containing statue of Diva Faustina seated front; standing statues on bases l. and r. in front of outermost columns; figures in pediment, on roof frontal quadriga and two Victories holding shields above their heads; fence before temple. Acquired from Frank Kovacs, December 1985.The temple pictured on this coin still exists today. VF