Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Diana in a long robe with a crescent on her shoulders, standing with head turned right, holding a burning torch in both hands, inscriptions around. After 176, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 27.0–29.0 mm, weight 19.80 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_329

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (5.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Diana long robe crescent shoulders standing head turned holding burning torch hands inscriptions 176 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 27.0–29.0 mm weight 19.80 g axis 0° round worn coin brown dark green patina showing standing human figure relief figure hold long object wears draped garment textured uneven surfaces small chip rim.