Sestertius - Faustina the Elder MATRI DEVM SALVTARI S C, Cybele

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year141
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight21.8 g
Dimensions33.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1145b, OCRE#ric.3.ant.1145b
Obverse descriptionBust of Faustina I, veiled, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA
(Translation: Diva Augusta Faustina. The divine and venerable Faustina [the Elder].)
Reverse descriptionCybele, towered, draped, seated, right on throne, right hand on side of throne, left set on drum balanced on left knee: at her sides, two lions.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMATRI DEVM SALVTARI S C
(Translation: Matri Deum Salutari. Senatus Consultum. Mother of the gods (Cybele), the savior. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (141)  - -
Catalog ID9792010050
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