Roman Empire. Diva Faustina I. Denarius AVGVSTA (No reserve price)

A Denarius bearing the image of Diva Faustina I, Augusta, highlights the practice of commemorating imperial women in Roman coinage. Faustina I was the wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius and was honored with the title Augusta, reflecting her status. Roman denarii were silver coins that circulated widely and often featured the emperor or members of the imperial family on the obverse, with symbolic images on the reverse. Coins depicting Faustina illustrate her importance not only as consort but also as a figure symbolizing feminine virtues and dynastic continuity. These coins are valued for their artistic detail and for revealing the role of imperial women in Roman propaganda and public life.