TYPE Roman Empire, Faustina Senior (wife of Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD), posthumous silver denarius DESCRIPTION . Obv: Draped bust of Faustina to right, legend: DIVA FAVSTINA Rev: Ceres (or Aeternitas) with long torch and scepter, legend: AVGVSTA REFERENCE: RSC 96 GRADING: AEF, light steel toning, attractive ORDER INFO: R2793, $95 The practice of honoring family members, in particular wives, was rather common on Roman coinage. Sometimes this was a tribute to predeceased and consecrated ("divi") persons, and other times these were lifetime issues. Faustina died early in her husband's reign and was honored extensively. Attractive piece, with pleasing style and surfaces and essentially problem-free on both sides.