Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), posthumously depicted. 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, with SC in fields. Iconography: personifications, scepters, veils. Date: after 176. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: 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_368

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumously depicted 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 Iconography personifications scepters veils Date 176 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium coin Diameter 33.0–34.5 mm Weight 29.00 g Axis 15° circular worn coin uneven edges small notches standing draped figure holding long staff scepter hand small round object figure slightly raised coin surface surrounded beaded rim surface exhibits mottled mix brown dark brown greenish patina areas brighter golden-brown metal texture pitted aged.