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The Roman Empire Diva Mariniana (after AD 253)
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Description
Antoninianus. AD 253-254, Rome / 2nd emission. 2.86 g. 19.00 mm. 6h
Obv. DIVAE MARINIANAE, diademed, veiled and draped bust to right, set on crescent.
Rev. CONSECRATIO, peacock in splendour standing facing, head to right.
RIC IV 3; MIR 36, 216b; RSC 3.
A nice example with an attractive old cabinet tone and a lovely portrait. Slightly porous and with light deposits, otherwise, very fine.
Ex. From the Rev. Dr. Stephen Knapp Collection of Roman Empresses (Leu Numismatik Web Auction 30, 2024, Lot 2505).
Ex. Naumann E-Auction 80, 2019, Lot 607.