Caption

Sestertius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (Augusta 147–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend AVSTINA AVG - PII AVG FIL. Reverse: Diana stands frontally, turns her head to the left, holds an arrow in her outstretched right hand, rests her left hand on a bow standing on the ground, without legend, in SC fields. Date: 147–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter: 32.0–33.0 mm. Weight: 26.20 g. Axis: 165 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_088

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48.2Mb (5.8Mb) / 13.7in x 13.7in / 4103 x 4103 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend AVSTINA AVG - PII AVG FIL Reverse Diana stands frontally turns head left holds arrow outstretched right hand rests left hand bow standing ground legend SC fields Date 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 32.0–33.0 mm Weight 26.20 g Axis 165 degrees round metal object worn textured surface showing shades brown small areas greenish discoloration featuring faint raised outline standing human figure draped long garment arm extended arm relaxed holding hanging item set plain background within circular edge.