Caption

Sestertius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend FAVSTINA·AVGV, A all around. Reverse: Ceres seated on a basket facing left, holding ears of corn in her outstretched right hand and a torch in her left, letters SC in fields. Date ca. 161–176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 29.0–30.0 mm, weight 22.89 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_326

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.8Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend FAVSTINA·AVGV Reverse Ceres seated basket left holding ears corn outstretched right hand torch letters SC fields Date ca 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 29.0–30.0 mm weight 22.89 g axis 180° round worn metallic object brown bronze patina showing embossed profile person's head visible ear hair details facial contours surface areas darker lighter brown small spots greenish corrosion subtle scratches dents irregular edge.