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Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription 'FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA' all around. Reverse: Ceres (mythology) in a veil sitting on a basket (cista) facing left, holding ears of corn in her extended right hand and a short torch in her left, inscription 'C · RES' all around. Iconography: Roman deities, ears of corn, torches. Date: ca. 161–176. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameters 17.5 mm and 19.0 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 15°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A72_131

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

30.9Mo (2.0Mo) / 27.8cm x 27.8cm / 3284 x 3284 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription Favstina · Avgvsta Reverse Ceres mythology veil sitting basket cista facing left holding ears corn extended right hand short torch left C · Res Iconography Roman deities ears torches Date 161–176 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameters 17.5 mm 19.0 mm weight 2.60 g axis 15° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person's head relief facing right head visible bun rounded hair shape back defined nose lips chin subtle raised lines suggesting hair neckline surface scratches dents patches lighter darker metallic sheen color tones visible silver gray areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights background plain white.