Sestertius - Faustina the Younger CERES S C, Ceres

€264,337.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year161-176
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.5 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1621, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1621
Obverse descriptionBust 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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFAVSTINA AVGVSTA
(Translation: Faustina Augusta. Faustina the venerable.)
Reverse descriptionCeres, veiled, draped, seated left on cista, holidng two corn-ears in right hand and long lighted torch in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCERES S C
(Translation: Ceres. Senatus Consultum. Ceres. Decree of the Senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (161-176)  - -
Catalog ID9540563340
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