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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (c.130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: bust of the empress right in drapery, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun, pearl border. Legend: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Ceres seated on a chest left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and a torch in her left; pearl border. Iconography: Ceres, ears of corn (attribute), torch (attribute). Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin (denarius). Weight: 3.05 g. Axis: 180°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger c.130–176 empress 161–176 Obverse bust empress right drapery hair arranged waves tied bun pearl border Legend Favstina Avgvsta Reverse Ceres seated chest left holding ears corn right hand torch left Iconography Ceres ears attribute Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius Weight 3.05 g Axis 180° round metal coin worn surface showing raised profile person's head facing right surrounded textured border decorative raised elements coin metallic gray darker gray patina hints brownish tarnish.