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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1985.21.154
People
Faustina I, Roman (r. 138-140)
Title
Coin of Delphi under Faustina I
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
138-141
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Delphi (Phokis)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/175116

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
7.72 g
Die Axis
12
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: ΘΕΑΦΑΥ [CΤΕΙΝΑ] (lunate E)
  • Reverse Inscription: ΠΥ to l. and ΘΙ to r.

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
BCD Phokis 411; cf. RPC IV 4602 (temp no)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of H. Bartlett Wells, Class of 1929
Accession Year
1985
Object Number
1985.21.154
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Bust of Faustina, r.
Reverse: Agonistic table with crow, vase, five apples, and laurel wreath on top.

Verification Level

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