Diva Faustina Senior, died 140/1. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 33 mm, 23.49 g, 12 h), Rome, after circa 141. DIVA FAVSTINA Draped bust of Diva Faustina Senior to right. Rev. AVGVSTA / S - C Vesta standing front, head to left, holding palladium in her right hand and scepter in her left. BMC 1519. Cohen 110. RIC 1124. Beautiful lime green patina. Minor breaks in patina on the edge, otherwise, very fine.


This coin is a so-called flip-over double strike, meaning that the flan was not removed between two strikes but flipped over and was restruck a second time. It is an especially dramatic example, with both types clearly visible on either side.