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Sestertius - Faustina the Younger S C
Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
Year | 176-180 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Bronze |
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Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
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Reference(s) | RIC III#1713, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1713 |
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 | DIVA
FAVSTINA PIA (Translation: Diva Faustina Pia. The divine Faustina [the Elder] the pious.) |
Reverse description | Throne on which is a sceptre; below, peacock standing front, head right. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | S
C (Translation: Senatus Consultum. Decree of the senate.) |
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Mintage | ND
(176-180) - -
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Catalog ID | 5077797160 |
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