Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 161–176 CE). Silver coin, weight 3.25 g. Obverse: Bust of the empress right, draped, hair in waves and tied in a bun, pearl border; legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA (second part poorly legible). Reverse: Ceres seated left on a chest, holding ears of corn in her right hand and a torch in her left; pearl border. Imperial iconography; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Makers: Marcus Aurelius (emperor 161–180) associated; Faustina the Younger (empress ca. 130–176).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 161–176 Ce Silver coin weight 3.25 g Obverse Bust empress right draped hair waves tied bun pearl border legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA second part poorly legible Reverse Ceres seated left chest holding ears corn right hand torch Imperial iconography Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Makers Marcus Aurelius emperor 161–180 associated empress ca 130–176 round metal object worn uneven edge showing raised design seated figure next small raised form taller standing rendered shallow relief surface scratches pitting areas lighter darker patina visible highlights lowlights predominant colors dark brown gray muted bronze subtle greenish blackish tones.