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sestertius, Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius, 147-161 CE
sestertius, Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius, 147-161 CE
Object numberCC59.2.0517

sestertius, Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius, 147-161 CE

Date147-161 CE
CultureRoman
MediumAes
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 3.32 cm, 32.2 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
On View
Not on view
PeriodRoman Empire
Classification(s)
Denomination
Language
Minting Location
Region
Obverse Description
Bust of Faustina I, draped, r., hair waved and piled in a bun on top of head: a band of pearls round hair in front.  Ring of dots.  Good condition.
Obverse Legend
DIVA FAVSTINA
Obverse Translated
The Divine Faustina
Reverse Description
Ceres, veiled, draped, standing l., holding up short torch in each hand.  S C, l. and r. in field.  Ring of dots.
Reverse Expanded
AUGUSTA, SENATUS CONSULTO
Reverse Legend
AUGUSTA SC
Reverse Translated
Augusta.  By decree of the senate.
BibliographyBMCRE, Antoninus Pius, 1517
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