Bronze Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius, Rome, AD 161 - AD 176. 1944.100.49525

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.49525

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Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA - Bust of Faustina II, draped, right, hair elaborately waved and fastened in a chignon at back of head: down the cheek, a ridge of hair.
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Reverse: MATRI MAGNAE| S C - Cybele, towered, draped, seated, right on throne, holding drum with left hand on left knee, right arm at side: to left and right of throne, lions.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 24.78
    • Diameter (in mm): 32

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1944.100.49525
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Bequest of E.T. Newell

Subjects

  • Series: RIC.1.3

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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