Faustina I. 40-as; Faustina I; Rome, 139-140 AD, As, 16.00g. Strack-1233 (citing Paris only), pl. XVIII (same dies). Obv: FAVSTINA AVG AN - TONINI AVG PII P P Bust draped r. Rx: SA - LVTI - [AV - G] on l. and r., Salus standing l., extending patera to snake rising from altar, and holding scepter. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Seller and purchase date not recorded, but an envelope from an earlier owner of the coin recorded its purchase from F. J. Roth List, May 1988, no. 284. BMC-1131 also possesses a specimen, worn and not illustrated in their catalogue, and not listed by Strack. It seems likely that this rare As, and another similar As that adds a tree to the type, reflect concern about the illness which was to cause Faustina's death in November 140.This rare coin probably records the illness that Faustina died of. Fine. This lot is part of our 227th Buy or Bid Sale. You can buy at the estimate now or bid lower than our estimate. Lots that have not sold at their estimate before May 14th will be sold to the highest accepted offer at 4pm CT on May 14. Check our web site to see if the lot is still available. If you wish to buy any lot through Biddr, simply bid the estimate. We will get back to you if the item is already sold.