Sestertius - Faustina the Younger IVNO S C, Juno

€264,361.00
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
Weight22.7 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1645, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1645
Obverse descriptionBust of Faustina II, draped, double row of pearls, 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 ID5571154670
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