Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend AVSTINA·AVGVST. Reverse: Ceres veiled, seated on a cista facing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and a torch in her left, legend C·-·RES (circumferential). Roman Empire, 161–176. Coin: silver, diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.99 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_414

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend AVSTINA·AVGVST Reverse Ceres veiled seated cista left holding ears corn right hand torch legend C·-·RES circumferential Roman Empire Coin silver diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.99 g axis 180° round worn metallic object dark gray surface lighter gray highlights showing scratches shallow reliefs object irregular edge small chips thin cracks faint raised shapes suggesting vertical angular forms across face background white.