Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Marcus Aurelius (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Ceres veiled, seated on a basket (cista) facing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand and a long torch in her left, inscription C · E · RES. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome, ca. 161–176. Coin; silver; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.70 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_393

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Marcus Aurelius issuer Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Ceres veiled seated basket cista facing left holding ears corn right hand long torch left inscription C · E · RES Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome 161–176 Coin silver diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° dark round coin worn raised profile person showing facial features hairstyle textured strands set plain light background coin displays uneven edges surface wear highlights lighter gray raised areas darker black recessed areas subtle variations dark gray brownish tones across surface.