Denarius - Faustina the Younger CERES, Ceres

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year161-176
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#668, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.668
Obverse descriptionBust of Faustina II, diademed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFAVSTINA AVGVSTA
(Translation: Faustina Augusta. Faustina the venerable.)
Reverse descriptionCeres, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand and torch in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCERES
Edge
Mint
MintageND (161-176)  - -
Catalog ID5911001780
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