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Sestertius of Faustina II (wife of Marcus Aurelius) (Main View, obverse)
Unknown
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Obverse: Draped bust of Faustina on the right. Inscribed: DIVA FAUSTINA PIA. Reverse: an altar. Inscribed: CONSECRATIO SC.
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Details
- Title: Sestertius of Faustina II (wife of Marcus Aurelius) (Main View, obverse)
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: A.D. 176–180
- Location Created: Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Physical Dimensions: 0.029 kg (0.0639 lb.)
- Type: Coin
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Bronze
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 83.NH.425.11
- Culture: Roman
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of James T. Worlton
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Coins (Money)
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