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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.316
People
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
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Descriptions

Description
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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