Aureus - Faustina the Younger (DIANA LVCIF; Diana)

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Type Standard circulation coins

Mints Rome

Obverse

Bust of Faustina II, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, left.

Lettering: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA

Reverse

Diana, draped, standing left, holding long lighted torch in both hands across body.

Lettering: DIANA LVCIF

Basic Information

Category Coin

Ruler Marcus Aurelius (Wikidata) (Nomisma)

Technique Hammered

Demonetization Yes

Face Value 1 Aureus (Numeric: 25)

References

RIC III #673

OCRE #ric.3.m_aur.673

Physical Characteristics

Composition Gold

Weight 10.3 g

Size 19.5 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

FAVSTINA AVGVSTA

Reverse Lettering

DIANA LVCIF

Comments

Mass varies: 7.25–19.47 g; Diameter varies: 19–20 mm; Example of this type: American Numismatic Society (ANS) Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

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