medallion

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Object Type
Museum number: 1872,0709.400
Description: Copper alloy medallion. (whole); Bust of Faustina II, draped, left, her hair plaited in a bun. (obverse); Isis standing facing, head left, holding sistrum in right hand and corn-ears (?) in left hand; at her feet, peacock with tail displayed on left and lion, right, on right. (reverse)
State
Authority
Cultures/periods
Production date: 161-176
Production place: Minted in: Rome (city)
Materials
Dimensions: Die-axis: 12 o'clock; Diameter: 33 millimetres; Weight: 23.134 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references: BMCRM / Roman Medallions in the British Museum (4, p.16); Gnecchi 1912 Vol. III / I Medaglioni Romani: Volume Terzo: Bronzo (42, p.34)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; ancient egyptian deity; bird; mammal
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Faustina the Younger; Representation of: Isis
Acquisition name
Previous owner
Acquisition date: 1872
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1872,0709.400
C&M catalogue number: RM (BMCRM) (16) (4)

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