Bronze Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius, Rome, 145–161. 1988.5.57

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1988.5.57

Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA - Bust of Faustina II, draped, right, hair is elaborately waved and tied in a chignon at back of head: round head, a double band of pearls.

Download full resolution image

Reverse: HILARITAS/ S - C left and right, low in field. - Hilaritas, draped, standing, front, head left, holding long palm, nearly vertical, in right hand and cornucopiae in left

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 24.73
- Diameter (in mm): 30.5
Series: RIC.1.3

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 145 - 161
Denomination: Sestertius
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Bronze
Authority
- Authority: Marcus Aurelius
- - Dynasty: Nerva-Antonine Dynasty
- State: Roman Empire
Geographic
- Place of Production: Rome
- Region: Latium

References

Reference: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1642
Reference: BMC.912

Administrative History

Identifier: 1988.5.57
Lot: 1988.5
Department: Roman
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Category: Roman--Imperial--Antonines

Rights

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

Map

Legend		Mint		Hoard		Findspot

View map in fullscreen.