Légende

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right; legend 'A A - AV VSTA' around. Reverse: Ceres in a veil sitting on a basket (cista) facing left; in her extended right hand she holds ears of corn, in her left hand a short torch; legend 'C - E - RE' circumferential. Iconography: Faustina the Younger, Ceres, ears of corn, torches. Date: 161–176. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Coin. Diameter: 16.5–17.0 mm. Weight: 3.21 g. Axis: 210°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A58_416

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

31.7Mo (2.0Mo) / 28.2cm x 28.2cm / 3327 x 3327 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend - Av Vsta Reverse Ceres veil sitting basket cista facing left extended right hand holds ears corn left hand short torch C - E - Re circumferential Iconography ears torches Date 161–176 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Coin Diameter 16.5–17.0 mm Weight 3.21 g Axis 210° circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised recessed areas scratches metal primarily silver small patches greenish discoloration object slightly irregular rounded edge shallow embossed shapes contours suggest designs sits plain white background.