Faustina I, Diva. 40-as

Faustina I, Diva; Died 140 AD, Rome, As, 9.54g. Strack-1295, pl. XIX (same rev. die). Obv: DIVA - FAVSTINA Bust draped r. Rx: AVGV - STA on l. and r., Vesta standing, holding Palladium and long torch. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex CNG E469, 3 June 2020, part lot 687. Apparently a scarce type, occurring on middle bronzes only, not on sestertii, denarii, or aurei.. EF