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

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A72_333

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (5.3Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued posthumously Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAV - NA PIA Reverse Diana long robe crescent shoulders standing straight head turned left holding burning torch hands inscription S Ribvs - Re - Pta -C fields 176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.5 mm weight 23.55 g axis 195° circular worn metallic object irregular edge showing areas corrosion pitting surface displays mix dark brown black green reddish purplish tones patches lighter brown yellowish highlights central area raised rough textured formations faint suggestion profile- shape several fractured lines small indentations across face rim slightly uneven dented places appearance aged weathered.