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Sestertius with bust of Diva Faustina I, struck under Antoninus Pius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 141–161
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 33 mm. Weight: 27.72 gm.
Credit Line
Deposited by The Boston Athenaeum
Accession Number13.698
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Faustina Ieft draped, right, hair elaborately waved and piled in bun on top of head.
DIVA FAVSTINA
Reverse: Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, holding up short torch in each hand.
AVGVSTA around S C left and right, in field
DIVA FAVSTINA
Reverse: Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, holding up short torch in each hand.
AVGVSTA around S C left and right, in field