Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend 'FAV[T]INA·AVGVSTA' all around. Reverse: Ceres veiled, seated on a cista facing left, holding ears of corn in her extended right hand and a long torch in her left, legend 'C·E·RE' circumferential. Issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Iconography: Roman deities, ears of corn, torches. Date: 161–176. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: coin (denarius). Diameter: 18.0–18.5 mm. Weight: 2.85 g. Axis: 15 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_133

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend Fav T Ina·Avgvsta Reverse Ceres veiled seated cista left holding ears corn extended right hand long torch C·E·Re circumferential Issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Iconography Roman deities ears torches Date 161–176 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium coin denarius Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm Weight 2.85 g Axis 15 degrees round metallic object worn uneven edge showing profile person visible hair styled back draped garment shoulder surface scratches raised relief details visible colors shades silver gray darker gray tones.