Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), imperial bust of Faustina the Younger; obverse inscription: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Bust of the empress right, draped, hair in waves tied in a bun; pearl border. Reverse: I V N O — Juno standing left, holding a patera in her right hand and a scepter in her left, a peacock at her feet; pearl border. Date: 161–176. Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 3.10 g.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 imperial bust obverse inscription Favstina Avgvsta Bust empress right draped hair waves tied bun pearl border Reverse I V N O Juno standing left holding patera right hand scepter peacock feet Date 161–176 Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 3.10 g worn circular coin uneven chipped edges showing profile person facing right surface metallic dark gray silver tones lighter highlights raised areas portrait tied back facial neck contours visible surrounded raised rim irregular indentations coin displays signs wear small rough patches hints brownish discoloration.