Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) as issuers; obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right with inscription FAVSTINA · AVGV; reverse (inverted): Cybele (Magna Mater) in a turret crown seated left, holding a branch in her right hand and resting her left on a drum, with a seated lion below and inscription RI · MAGNAE; iconography includes ancient deities, drums, branches, and lions; dated 161–176, Roman Empire (Rome); coin: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 15°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_264

License type

Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius depicting Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuers obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGV reverse inverted Cybele Magna Mater turret crown seated left holding branch right hand resting drum seated lion inscription RI · MAGNAE iconography includes ancient deities drums branches lions dated 161–176 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 15° round metallic object worn uneven edge raised portrait profile person showing hair pulled back visible neck shoulder surface scratches small dents cracks near rim object shades silver gray white background.