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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Denarius (Coin) of Faustina the Elder

CultureRoman

PeriodAntonine

Dateca. 141-161 CE

MediumSilver

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Dimensions11/16 x 9/16 in. (1.7 x 1.4 cm)

Object number2003.016.001

ProvenanceEx private collection, United States. Purchased by MCCM from Joseph Coplin (1965-2022) and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York.

Status

Not on view

Collections

Greek and Roman Art

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