Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAV•STINA PIA all around. Reverse: Aeternitas (personification) in a veil stands frontally, turns her head to the left, lifts a fold of the veil with her right hand, holds a long torch; inscription A ETHER•NITAS all around, in SC fields. Posthumous issue for Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Iconography: Faustina the Younger, Aeternitas, scepters, veils. After 176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 33.0–34.5 mm, weight 29.00 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_367

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAV•STINA PIA Reverse Aeternitas personification veil stands frontally turns head left lifts fold right hand holds long torch inscription Ether•Nitas SC fields Posthumous issue Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Iconography scepters veils 176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 33.0–34.5 mm weight 29.00 g axis 15° round metal object worn uneven surface showing raised profile person relief object irregular edges small notches chips surface displays mottled pattern dark brown black areas lighter bronze golden-brown background darker patches concentrated recesses raised details profile faces surrounded slightly raised rim texture pitted aged variations bronze brown black hints golden tones.