Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176); Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) — issuer. Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend A·A - AV, VSTA all around. Reverse: Ceres in a veil sitting on a basket (cista) facing left; in her extended right hand she holds ears of corn, in her left hand a short torch; inscription C - E - RE circumferential. Roman Empire, 161–176 CE. Coin: silver (AV), diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.21 g, axis 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_415

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend A·A - AV Vsta Reverse Ceres veil sitting basket cista facing left extended right hand holds ears corn left hand short torch inscription C - E - RE circumferential Roman Empire 161–176 Ce Coin silver Av diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.21 g axis 210° round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile face profile hair styled back bun draped garment neck metal mostly silver areas darker gray patina small patches greenish discoloration edge irregular slightly chipped.