Sestertius - Faustina the Younger S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year176-180
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1713, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1713
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 letteringDIVA FAVSTINA PIA
(Translation: Diva Faustina Pia. The divine Faustina [the Elder] the pious.)
Reverse descriptionThrone on which is a sceptre; below, peacock standing front, head right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS C
(Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (176-180)  - -
Catalog ID5077797160
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