Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend FAV[T]INA AVGVSTA around. Reverse: Ceres in a veil sitting on a basket (cista) facing left, holding ears of corn in her extended right hand and a long torch in her left, legend C E R E (circumferential). Roman Empire, dated 161–176. Coin (Rome): diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_134

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

Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend FAV T Ina Avgvsta Reverse Ceres veil sitting basket cista facing left holding ears corn extended right hand long torch left legend C E R E circumferential Roman Empire dated 161–176 Coin Rome diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 15° worn round coin metallic gray surface showing seated figure profile side figure faces seated block stool arm extended raised shallow incised marks coin edge irregular visible chipped area color palette includes shades gray darker shadowed gray.