sestertius, Roman Empire, Marcus Aurelius and Commodus, 176-180 CE

Date176-180 CE

Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Commodus

CultureRoman

MediumAes

DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 3.08 cm, 23.46 g

Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968

On View

Not on view

PeriodRoman Empire

Classification(s)

Coins and Medals

Denomination

Sestertius

Language

Latin

Minting Location

Rome

Region

Italy

Obverse Description

Bust of Diva Faustina, draped, hair, elaborately waved and knotted in chigon, low on neck. Dot after D I V A. Our coin is badly corroded.

Obverse Expanded

DIVA AUGUSTA FAUSTINA

Obverse Legend

DIVA AVG FAVSTINA

Obverse Translated

The divine Faustina Augusta

Reverse Description

Faustina, draped, with veil floating in circular pattern behind head, holding transverse sceptre in r. hand, seated l., peacocks soaring r., wings spread. Legend is difficult to decipher. Coin is badly worn.

Reverse Expanded

CONSECRATIO SENATUS CONSULTO

Reverse Legend

CO N SE CRATIO SC

Reverse Translated

Deification. By decree of the senate.

BibliographyBMCRE, Aurelius and Commodus, 1570

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