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Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumously). Roman deities: Diana. Iconography of Faustina the Younger; torches; crescents. Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAV - NA PIA all around. Reverse: Diana in a long robe, with a crescent on her shoulders, stands facing right with her head turned left, holding a burning torch in both hands, inscriptions S, RIBVS - RE -, PTA all around, in -C fields. After 176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 30.5 mm; weight 23.55 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_332

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumously Roman deities Diana Iconography torches crescents Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAV - NA PIA Reverse long robe crescent shoulders stands head turned left holding burning torch hands inscriptions S Ribvs - Re - Pta -C fields 176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.5 mm weight 23.55 g axis 195° round worn object uneven rough surface irregular edges showing mix dark brown black greenish rusty orange tones lighter yellowish flecks area glossy matte patches across face.