Légende

Sestertius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (Augusta 147–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend 'AVSTINA AVG - PII AVG FIL'. Reverse: Diana stands frontally, turns her head to the left, holds an arrow in her outstretched right hand, rests her left hand on a bow standing on the ground; inscription 'SC' in fields. Iconography: Roman deities, Diana; Faustina the Younger—iconography; bows, arrows. Date: 147–161 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: bronze sestertius; diameter 32.0–33.0 mm, weight 26.20 g, axis 165°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A72_087

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

48.2Mo (5.5Mo) / 34.7cm x 34.7cm / 4103 x 4103 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend Avstina Avg - Pii Avg Fil Reverse Diana stands frontally turns head left holds arrow outstretched right hand rests left hand bow standing ground inscription Sc fields Iconography Roman deities iconography bows arrows Date 147–161 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin bronze sestertius diameter 32.0–33.0 mm weight 26.20 g axis 165° round worn coin raised profile person showing hair pulled back facial features low relief coin surface mottled dark brown reddish-brown hints green patina rim slightly uneven beaded places portrait surrounding field areas corrosion pitting giving textured aged appearance.