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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) / Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Imperial silver coin (denarius), weight 2.89 g, Rome, Roman Empire, dated 161–176. Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA — bust of the empress right, draped, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun; pearl border. Reverse: C•E•RE — Ceres seated on a chest left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and a torch in her left; pearl border. Attributes: torch, ears of corn.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Imperial silver coin denarius weight 2.89 g Rome Roman Empire dated 161–176 Obverse Favstina Avgvsta bust empress right draped hair arranged waves tied bun pearl border Reverse C•E•Re Ceres seated chest left holding ears corn right hand torch left Attributes ears round metal object uneven edge showing raised profile person's head facing right featuring wavy hair pulled back facial contours nose lips chin surface worn areas scratches ring raised decorative elements near rim visible colors shades gray dark gray subtle brownish tones.