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, inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: Vesta seated left, holding a small figure of Athena (palladium) in her outstretched right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription V E S T A. Roman Empire, ca. 161–176. Coin; diameter 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 2.08 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_198

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Rights managed

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29.1Mb (1.7Mb) / 10.6in x 10.6in / 3187 x 3187 (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 inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Vesta seated left holding small figure Athena palladium outstretched right hand scepter inscription V E S T A Roman Empire 161–176 Coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 2.08 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing shallow raised indented areas form abstract irregular pattern object silver-gray lighter silver highlights slightly darker gray shadows rests plain white background.