Caption

Denarius featuring Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) as issuer. Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscribed FAVSTINA · AVGV. Reverse (inverted): Cybele (Magna Mater) in a turret crown seated left, holding a branch in her right hand, resting her left on a drum, below a seated lion, inscribed RI · MAGNAE. Iconography: Faustina the Younger, Cybele (mythology), branches, drums, lions. Date: 161–176. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Type: Coin (denarius). Dimensions: diam. 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 2.80 g; axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_265

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Keywords

Denarius featuring 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 inscribed FAVSTINA · AVGV Reverse inverted Cybele Magna Mater turret crown seated left holding branch right hand resting drum seated lion inscribed RI · MAGNAE Iconography mythology branches drums lions Date 161–176 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Type Coin denarius Dimensions diam 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 15° round metallic object weathered surface showing seated human figure low relief worn edges small dog- figure near seated figure's feet metal silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas subtle brownish spots rim.