Aureus - Faustina the Younger MATRI CASTRORVM

€263,431.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year176-180
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.2 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#751, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.751
Obverse descriptionBust of Diva Faustina II, diademed, veiled, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIVAE FAVSTINAE PIAE
(Translation: Divae Faustinae Piae. To the divine Faustina [the Elder], the pious.)
Reverse descriptionFaustina, draped, seated left on low seat, holding globe surmounted by phoenix in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; before, three standards.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMATRI CASTRORVM
(Translation: Matri Castrorum. Mother of the camps.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (176-180)  - -
Catalog ID2247420820
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