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Sestertius - Faustina the Elder AETERNITAS S C, Ceres
Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
Year | 141 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 24.3 g |
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Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
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Reference(s) | RIC III#1100, OCRE#ric.3.ant.1100 |
Obverse description | Bust of Faustina I, draped, right, hair elaborately waved and coiled in bands across head and drawn up at back and piled in a round coil on top. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | DIVA
FAVSTINA (Translation: Diva Faustina. The divine Faustina [the Elder].) |
Reverse description | Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, arranging draperies and holding torch. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | AETERNITAS S C (Translation: Aeternitas. Senatus Consultum. Eternity. Decree of the senate.) |
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Mintage | ND (141) - -
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Catalog ID | 6486369170 |
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