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 in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAV - PIA. Reverse: Diana in a long robe with a crescent on her shoulders, standing, head turned right, holding a burning torch in both hands, inscriptions VS - RE - and in SC fields. Iconography: Diana, Roman deities, torches, crescents; Faustina the Younger — iconography. After 176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (sestertius): diameter 29.5–30.0 mm, weight 20.10 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_331

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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 drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAV - PIA Reverse Diana long robe crescent shoulders standing head turned holding burning torch hands inscriptions VS - RE - SC fields Iconography Roman deities torches crescents iconography 176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin sestertius diameter 29.5–30.0 mm weight 20.10 g axis 195° round worn coin uneven edge small nicks showing dark brown coppery patina areas lighter brown hints green surface bears faint raised outline standing human figure wearing long garment object hand subtle pedestal base beneath feet.