Caption

Sestertius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumous), issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II draped, facing right, legend 'DIVA FAV—STINA PIA' around. Reverse: Aeternitas veiled, standing left, holding a globe with a phoenix in her right hand and resting her left on a column; legend 'A, ER—N' around, in SC fields. After 176, Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: bronze, diameter 27.0–27.5 mm, weight 22.20 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_323

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Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumous issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II draped facing right legend Diva Fav Stina Pia Reverse Aeternitas veiled standing left holding globe phoenix right hand resting left column A Er N SC fields 176 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter 27.0–27.5 mm weight 22.20 g axis 0° round worn coin irregular edge shown white background mostly dark brown areas lighter brown hints greenish patina coin surface features faint raised outline standing human- figure holding rounded object hand long staff spear several shallow raised marks textured spots across face.