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Denarius, Roman Empire, 161–176 CE. Obverse: Bust of Empress Faustina the Younger right, draped, hair in waves tied in a bun, pearl border; legend 'FAVSTINA AVGVSTA' (second part poorly legible). Reverse: Ceres seated on a chest left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and a torch in her left, pearl border. Silver coin (denarius), weight 3.25 g. Makers/subjects: Marcus Aurelius (emperor), Faustina the Younger; iconography: Ceres, torch and ears of corn attributes. Rome.

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Denarius Roman Empire 161–176 Ce Obverse Bust Empress Faustina Younger right draped hair waves tied bun pearl border legend Favstina Avgvsta second part poorly legible Reverse Ceres seated chest left holding ears corn right hand torch left Silver coin denarius weight 3.25 g Makers subjects Marcus Aurelius emperor Faustina Younger iconography Ceres ears corn attributes Rome round metallic coin worn surface showing profile person's head facing right visible hair facial features coin's edge irregular metal variations tone darker lighter areas shades gray brown.