Caption

Denarius featuring 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, legend 'FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA'. Reverse: Ceres seated in a veil on a basket (cista) facing left, holding ears of corn in her extended right hand and a short torch in her left, legend 'C - RES' (iconography: Roman deities, ears of corn, torches). Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_132

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30.9Mb (1.9Mb) / 10.9in x 10.9in / 3284 x 3284 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius featuring Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend Favstina - Avgvsta Reverse Ceres seated veil basket cista facing left holding ears corn extended right hand short torch left C - Res iconography Roman deities ears torches Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 2.60 g axis 15° worn circular metallic object gray surface showing areas darker lighter gray small patches brownish discoloration faint greenish spots object’s edges irregular slightly raised places surface bears shallow eroded impressions forming outline seated human- figure arm extended vertical rectangular block curved shape near figure’s lower side additional indistinct shapes textured marks figure.