Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress 161–176; issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor 161–180. Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscribed FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Ceres veiled, seated on a basket (cista) facing left, holding ears of corn in her extended right hand and a long torch in her left, inscribed C · E · RES. Roman Empire, 161–176. Silver coin; diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_392

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscribed FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Ceres veiled seated basket cista facing left holding ears corn extended right hand long torch left inscribed C · E · RES Roman Empire 161–176 Silver coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° round dark gray coin raised profile person's head showing textured hair pulled back bun visible ear neck shoulder draped clothing coin surface uneven edges worn raised markings portrait visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights.