Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Silver coin, 161–176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; weight 3.59 g, axis 180°. Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA — bust of the empress right, draped, hair in waves tied in a bun, pearl border. Reverse: C • E • RES — Ceres seated on a chest, left-facing, holding ears of corn in her right hand and a torch in her left; pearl border. Iconography: Ceres (mythology), imperial busts, ears of corn (attribute), torch (attribute).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_229

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42.1Mb (1.4Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3838 x 3838 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 empress 161–176 Silver coin Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome weight 3.59 g axis 180° Obverse Favstina Avgvsta bust empress right draped hair waves tied bun pearl border Reverse C • E • Res Ceres seated chest left-facing holding ears corn right hand torch left Iconography Ceres mythology imperial busts ears attribute round worn coin metallic gray brown patina showing signs age small areas darker discoloration coin's edge irregular chips cracks center raised low-relief figure sits block- seat figure rendered gray-brown metal lighter highlights surface worn seated figure's form stylized visible arm extended drapery suggested shallow grooves central scene remnants raised linear marks small angular shapes follow coin's curve gray brown tones small patch greenish corrosion near lower area design background coin plain white.