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Sestertius - Faustina the Elder CONSECRATIO S C, Victory
Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
Year | 141 |
Type | Standard circulation
coins |
Value | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 28 g |
Dimensions | 34.5 mm |
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Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
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Reference(s) | RIC III#1132a, OCRE#ric.3.ant.1132a |
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
AVGVSTA FAVSTINA (Translation: Diva Augusta Faustina. The divine and venerable Faustina [the Elder].) |
Reverse description | Victory, holding torch, flying right, carrying Faustina, holding sceptre, skywards. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | CONSECRATIO S C (Translation: Consecratio. Senatus Consultum. Consecration. Decree of the senate.) |
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Mintage | ND (141) - -
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Catalog ID | 7707829140 |
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