Bronze Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius, Rome, 161–176. 1995.11.459

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1995.11.459

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Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA - Bust of Faustina II, draped, right, hair is elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a chignon low at back of head: round head, a double row of pearls; down the cheek is a row of pearls.
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Reverse: CERES/ S C - Ceres, veiled, draped, seated, left on chest, holding corn-ears in extended right hand and short torch, transverse, in left

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 25.21
    • Diameter (in mm): 29.5
  • Series: RIC.1.3

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1995.11.459
  • Lot: 1995.11
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Loret 8040

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Rights

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

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