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Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; Faustina the Younger (c.130–176; Roman empress 161–176), depicted posthumously; Roman deities; iconography of Faustina the Younger; Diana (mythology); torches; crescents. Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription 'DIVA FAVSTINA' around. Reverse: Diana in a long robe with a crescent on her shoulders, standing with head turned right, holding a burning torch in both hands, inscription 'IBVS R EPTA' around, 'SC' in fields. Date: after 176. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Object type: coin (sestertius). Measurements: diameter 27.0–29.0 mm, weight 19.80 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_328

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Faustina Younger c.130–176 empress 161–176 depicted posthumously Roman deities iconography Diana mythology torches crescents Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription Diva Favstina Reverse long robe crescent shoulders standing head turned holding burning torch hands Ibvs R Epta Sc fields Date 176 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Object type coin sestertius Measurements diameter 27.0–29.0 mm weight 19.80 g axis 0° worn round object uneven edge showing profile person rendered raised relief surface displays mix brown dark green patina areas lighter brown relief pronounced textured hair faint suggestion neck several shallow dents irregularities rim.