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denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Bust of the empress right, draped, hair in waves tied in a bun, pearl border; legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA (second part cropped). Reverse: Juno standing left, holding a patera in right hand and a scepter in left, peacock at her feet, pearl border; legend I V N O. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 3.15 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_272

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Bust empress right draped hair waves tied bun pearl border legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA second part cropped Reverse Juno standing left holding patera right hand scepter peacock feet legend I V N O Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.15 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn raised profile person's head facing right showing hair tied back facial neck contours coin surface aged scratches dents rim slightly irregular small notch colors visible include silver-gray tones darker gray patina subtle brownish areas.