As - Faustina the Younger S C

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year176-180
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight11.1 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1714, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1714
Obverse descriptionBust of Faustina II, draped, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, down cheek, curls, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIVA FAVSTINA PIA
(Translation: The divine Faustina [the Elder] the pious.)
Reverse descriptionCrescent and seven stars: one within, six around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS C
(Translation: Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (176-180)  - -
Catalog ID1523321500
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