Caption

Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176); Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: Vesta stands frontally, turns her head left, holds a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a figure of Athena (palladium) in her left, legend around. Roman coin, 161–176 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Bronze; weight 10.10 g; diam. 24.5–26.0 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_255

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Keywords

Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Vesta stands frontally turns head left holds ladle simpulum right hand figure Athena palladium left legend Roman coin 161–176 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Bronze weight 10.10 g diam 24.5–26.0 mm axis 180° round worn metal object uneven slightly scalloped edge showing central raised vertical figure shape surface irregular pits textured areas darker lighter patches visible colors include brown dark brown hints black greenish patina lighter brown highlights raised areas object isolated plain white background.