Dupondius

Dupondius. Obverse: Faustina the Younger wife of Marcus Aurelius, head of the Empress with hair in a bun (right). Legend: 'DIVA FAVSTINA PIA'. Reverse: Moon and seven stars 'S. C.' Issued to commemorate the deified Faustina II after her death in 176.

Object Details

ID: MEC3037
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Classical coin - dupondius
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa AD 176 - 180
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 25 mm