Sestertius - Faustina the Younger IVNO S C, Juno

€264,362.00
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
Weight24.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1646, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1646
Obverse descriptionBust of Faustina II, draped, diademed, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at back of head round head, down cheek, curls, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFAVSTINA AVGVSTA
(Translation: Faustina Augusta. Faustina the venerable.)
Reverse descriptionJuno, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at left, peacock.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIVNO S C
(Translation: Iuno. Senatus Consultum. Juno. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (161-176)  - -
Catalog ID5049135070
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