Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Ceres veiled, seated on a basket (cista) facing left, holding ears of corn in her extended right hand and a short torch in her left, inscription C · E · RES. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver; weight 3.10 g; diameter 17.0–18.5 mm; axis 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_295

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Ceres veiled seated basket cista facing left holding ears corn extended right hand short torch left inscription C · E · RES Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver weight 3.10 g diameter 17.0–18.5 mm axis 210° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing dents small chips featuring raised stylized human figure seated facing sideways elongated staff rod extending them surrounded several small shapes marks visible colors metallic gray darker gray shadows white background.