Légende

Sestertius, 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 to the right, inscription FAVSTINA - AVG, STA all around. Reverse: Cybele in a turret crown, seated to the right between two lions, holding a drum on her knees with her left hand, inscription MATRI - M all around. Iconography: Cybele (mythology), Faustina the Younger, lions, drums, ancient deities. Date: 161–176. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Coin type: sestertius; material: coin. Measurements: diameter ~29–30 mm, weight 19.95 g, axis 195°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A42_122

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

48.0Mo (1.9Mo) / 34.7cm x 34.7cm / 4095 x 4095 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery right inscription FAVSTINA - AVG Sta Reverse Cybele turret crown seated two lions holding drum knees left hand inscription MATRI - M Iconography mythology lions drums ancient deities Date 161–176 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Coin type sestertius material coin Measurements diameter ~29–30 mm weight 19.95 g axis 195° round worn coin raised profile person facing showing hair swept back visible ear textured clothing neck surface areas smooth wear raised edges irregularities coin displays predominantly green patina patches dark brown hints lighter brown rim raised details.