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, FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: Diana standing left, holding a long torch in both hands, DIANA·LVCIF, in SC fields. Date ca. 161–176, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 30.0–30.5 mm, weight 25.2 g, axis 15°.
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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, FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: Diana standing left, holding a long torch in both hands, DIANA·LVCIF, in SC fields. Date ca. 161–176, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 30.0–30.5 mm, weight 25.2 g, axis 15°.

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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 Favstina·Avgvsta Reverse Diana standing left holding long torch hands Diana·Lvcif SC fields Date ca Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 30.0–30.5 mm weight 25.2 g axis 15° circular worn coin dark brown golden patina showing faint raised outline standing human figure sideways arm extended lowered figure surrounding surface display scratches areas darker corrosion coin edge slightly irregular uneven color.

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