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Sestertius - Faustina the Elder AVGVSTA 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 | 1.4 g |
Dimensions | 24 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
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Reference(s) | RIC III#1122, OCRE#ric.3.ant.1122 |
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, standing left, holding torch and raising skirt. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | AVGVSTA
S C (Translation: Augusta. Senatus Consultum. Empress by decree of the senate.) |
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Mintage | ND (141) - -
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Catalog ID | 4360660620 |
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