Faustina the Younger, died A.D. 175, Wife of Marcus Aurelius [obverse]

Giovanni da Cavino

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a relief of a woman's profile facing right on an ancient Roman coin. The subject appears to be a classical figure, suggested by her attire and the style of the coin. The sculpture is made of a light brown material, possibly bronze. Text in Latin is inscribed along the border of the coin. The woman's hair is styled intricately and seems to be held up with a diadem or headband. There is a small hole near the edge of the coin, indicating it might have been used as a pendant or ornament. The texture of the coin shows signs of wear, suggesting its age and historical use.