Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), imperial busts, Faustina the Younger — iconography, Marcus Aurelius, treasures (numism), Juno (mythology), patera (attribute), peacock (attribute), scepter (attribute). Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA — Bust of the empress on the right in drapery, with hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head. Pearl border. Rv. I V N O — Juno stands turned left, holding a patera in her right hand and a scepter in her left, a peacock at her feet. 161–176, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 3.07 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_271

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 imperial busts iconography treasures numism Juno mythology patera attribute peacock scepter Obv Favstina Avgvsta Bust empress right drapery hair arranged waves tied bun back head Pearl border Rv I V N O Juno stands turned left holding right hand feet 161–176 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.07 g circular metallic object worn uneven edge aged patina shades dark gray brown muted silver showing raised central relief standing human figure holding long vertical object smaller animal- shape near figure's lower side irregular raised shapes perimeter surface scratches dents small cracks lighter highlights raised areas darker shadows recessed areas.