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Description: | An incomplete and corroded copper-alloy dupondius or as of Faustina II struck under Marcus Aurelius and dating to the period AD 161 to 175 (Reece period 8). Possibly a CERES S C reverse type depicting Ceres standing left holding corn ears and long torch. Mint of Rome.Cf. BMC IV, p. 538, no. 966.Obverse: [FAVSTINA] AVGVSTA; Diademed bust right Reverse: [...] S C; Ceres standing left holding corn ears and long torch? Diameter: 23.2mm. Weight: 6.43g. DA=12:12.
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