Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress (161–176) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: bust of Faustina II in diadem and drapery facing right, FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA around. Reverse: Ceres veiled, standing left, holding ears of corn in her extended right hand and a torch in her left, C · E · RES around. Iconography: ears of corn, Ceres, torches, Roman deities. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_135

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Rights managed

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33.6Mb (2.1Mb) / 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 issuer Marcus Aurelius Obverse bust Faustina II diadem drapery facing right Favstina · Avgvsta Reverse Ceres veiled standing left holding ears corn extended right hand torch left C · E · Res Iconography ears Ceres torches Roman deities Date Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° round metallic object raised profile person side view showing facial features hair pulled back circular detail ear surface wear marks scratches uneven edges slightly irregular rim object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter highlights raised surfaces background plain white.