Caption

Sestertius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Juno stands frontally, head turned left, holding a baby with two more children at her sides, legend IVNONI · LVCI · AE, in SC fields. Date: 161–176 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: diameter 32.5 mm, weight 25.90 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_232

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Rights managed

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48.2Mb (5.2Mb) / 13.7in x 13.7in / 4103 x 4103 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Juno stands frontally head turned left holding baby two children sides legend IVNONI · LVCI · AE SC fields Date 161–176 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 32.5 mm weight 25.90 g axis 0° round worn object uneven edge showing raised elongated human- silhouette standing next smaller less distinct shape surface texture rough pitted areas erosion layering dominant colors include reddish-brown dark brown patches lighter brown tan small darker spots lighting creates subtle shadows emphasize raised figures surface irregularities.