Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), wife of Marcus Aurelius (121–180). 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 extended right hand and a long torch in her left, inscription C·E·RES. Roman Empire, ca. 161–176. Coin; silver; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.70 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_394

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26.1Mb (1.2Mb) / 10.1in x 10.1in / 3019 x 3019 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 wife Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Ceres veiled seated basket cista facing left holding ears corn extended right hand long torch left inscription C·E·RES Roman Empire 161–176 Coin silver diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° circular dark coin worn textured surface showing seated figure relief figure raised central area holding vertical staff- object draped cloth folds visible lower body small irregular chips coin edge visible colors dark gray black subtle lighter gray highlights.