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Sestertius - Faustina the Younger CERES S C, Ceres
Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
Year | 161-176 |
Type | Standard circulation
coins |
Value | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 26.4 g |
Dimensions | 29.5 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
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Reference(s) | RIC III#1620, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1620 |
Obverse description | Bust of Faustina II, draped, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, down cheek, curls, right. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | FAVSTINA AVGVSTA (Translation: Faustina Augusta. Faustina the venerable.) |
Reverse description | Ceres, veiled, draped, seated left on cista, holidng two corn-ears in right hand and lighted torch in left hand. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | CERES S
C (Translation: Ceres. Senatus Consultum. Ceres. Decree of the Senate.) |
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Mintage | ND
(161-176) - -
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Catalog ID | 5831688070 |
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