Caption

Sestertius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription VSTINA - AVGVSTA. Reverse: Diana standing left, holding a long torch in both hands, inscription - LVCIF; in SC fields. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 30.0 mm, weight 22.40 g, axis 15 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_218

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Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription VSTINA - AVGVSTA Reverse Diana standing left holding long torch hands inscription - LVCIF SC fields Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.0 mm weight 22.40 g axis 15 degrees round worn metallic object brown dark brown patina showing raised profile person's head surface areas darker greenish corrosion lighter golden-brown highlights irregular edges shallow incised markings rim varied textures smooth rough across face object.