sestertius, Roman Empire, Aurelius and Verus, 161-176 CE

Bust of Faustina II, draped r., hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines with a row of curls down her cheek.  She has a fastened chignon, low, at back of head.  There is a double band of pearls around her neck.

FAVSTINA AVGVSTA

Faustina Augusta

Ceres, veiled, draped, and seated l., on chest, holding cornears in extended r. hand and long torch, vertical, in l.  The S C marking is small, l. and r. in field.

CERES SENATUS CONSULTO

C   E   RES      S  C

Ceres .  By decree of the senate.