Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). 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 short torch in her left, inscription C E · RES. Date ca. 161–176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_129

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Rights managed

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33.6Mb (1.9Mb) / 11.4in x 11.4in / 3429 x 3429 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius depicting Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Ceres veiled seated basket cista facing left holding ears corn extended right hand short torch left inscription C E · RES Date ca 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° worn metallic round object raised profile person showing facial features hair pulled back draped garment neckline surface scratches small dents irregular edges chips ring raised decorative elements encircles profile visible colors silver gray white background.