1976.79.316: Sestertius of Faustina II
Coins
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1976.79.316
- People
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Faustina II, Roman (r. 161-175)
- Title
- Sestertius of Faustina II
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 161-176
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
- Period
- Roman Imperial period, Middle
- Culture
- Roman
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/185157
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Bronze
- Metal
- AE
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 21.65 g
- Die Axis
- 1
- Denomination
- sestertius
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- RIC iii, no. 1663
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
- Accession Year
- 1976
- Object Number
- 1976.79.316
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Bust, dr., r.
Rev.: Cybele seated r. on throne, holding drum in l. hand, resting r. elbow on throne, flanked by a lion on each side, inscription [MATRI MAGNAE] worn out
Verification Level
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