Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) / Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). 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, holding ears of corn in right hand and a torch in left; pearl border. Iconography: Ceres, ears of corn (attribute), torch (attribute). Date: 161–176. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin; weight 3.05 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_235

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Favstina Avgvsta bust empress right draped hair waves tied bun pearl border Reverse C·E Res Ceres seated chest left holding ears corn right hand torch left Iconography Ceres ears attribute Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.05 g axis 180° worn round metal coin uneven edge showing seated figure low relief figure sitting block throne arm extended clothing visible surrounded shallow carved marks coin surface patina discoloration shades gray dark gray brownish-gray hints muted green small nicks cracks rim.