Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend 'FAVSTINA • AVGVSTA' all around. Reverse: Ceres (in a veil) seated on a basket (cista) facing left, holding ears of corn in her extended right hand and a short torch in her left; legend 'C E • RES' all around. Attributes: Roman deities, ears of corn, torches; iconography of Faustina the Younger. Date: 161–176. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_130

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend Favstina • Avgvsta Reverse Ceres veil seated basket cista facing left holding ears corn extended right hand short torch left C E • Res Attributes Roman deities ears torches iconography Date 161–176 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° round coin metallic silver surface showing wear small dents featuring raised depiction seated human figure wearing draped clothing holding long object group small abstract marks figure coin edge irregular small notch visible split background plain white.