Object numberCC59.2.0517
sestertius, Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius, 147-161 CE
Date147-161 CE
Emperor
Antoninus Pius
CultureRoman
MediumAes
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 3.32 cm, 32.2 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
On View
Not on viewPeriodRoman Empire
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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.
DIVA FAVSTINA
The Divine Faustina
Ceres, veiled, draped, standing l., holding up short torch in each hand. S C, l. and r. in field. Ring of dots.
AUGUSTA, SENATUS CONSULTO
AUGUSTA SC
Augusta. By decree of the senate.
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