Caption

Sestertius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: bust of Faustina II draped, facing right, inscription FAVSTINA·AVG·STA. Reverse: Cybele (mythology) seated right in turret crown between two lions, holding a drum on her knees with left hand, inscription MATRI·M. Iconography: Faustina II, Cybele, lions, drums, ancient deities. Date: 161–176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin type: sestertius; diameter ca. 29–30 mm; weight 19.95 g; axis 195°.

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LZT26A42_123

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Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II draped facing right inscription FAVSTINA·AVG·STA Reverse Cybele mythology seated right turret crown two lions holding drum knees left hand inscription MATRI·M Iconography Faustina II lions drums ancient deities Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin type sestertius diameter ca 29–30 mm weight 19.95 g axis 195° round worn coin dark green patina areas brownish corrosion seated figure relief facing right figure chair holds small round object hand lion- animal sits figure’s feet coin’s rim uneven small chips rough edges lighter green spots patches reddish-brown surface colors visible dark green lighter green brown reddish-brown.