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coins ancient to romans imperial and republican sestertius with wife of marcus aurelius faustina ii sideribvs recepta

Sestertius with wife of Marcus Aurelius Faustina II (SIDERIBVS RECEPTA)

Année d'émission 176

Atelier Rome

Diamètre 29,2 mm

Métal Orichalque

Poids 19,24 g

Type Sesterce

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"Sideribus Recepta" translates to "Received by the stars," symbolizing Faustina's ascension to the heavens and her new status as a celestial being or goddess. This example is leaving my collection due to a duplicate on a larger flan, but I still like this piece a lot.

Obverse: Bust of Faustina II, draped, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at the back of the head, down the cheek, curls, right, DIVA FAVSTINA PIA

Reverse: Diana, draped, standing front, head left, holding a transverse lighted torch in both hands; crescent behind the head, SIDERIBVS RECEPTA S C.

 

Référence : RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1716

Collection : Marcus Aurelius: A Stoic Emperor's Legacy in Coins

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