Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176); imperial busts; Marcus Aurelius; Juno (mythology); Faustina the Younger — iconography; scepter (attribute); patera (attribute); peacock (attribute). Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA (second part of the legend cropped). Bust of the empress on the right in drapery, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head. Pearl border. Rev. I V N O: Juno stands turned left, holding a patera in her right hand and a scepter in her left, with a peacock at her feet. 161–176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 3.15 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_273

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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 Juno mythology iconography scepter attribute patera peacock Obv Favstina Avgvsta second part legend cropped Bust empress right drapery hair arranged waves tied bun back head Pearl border Rev I V N O Juno stands turned left holding right hand feet 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.15 g axis 180 degrees round worn metallic object dark gray brown patina showing faint raised image standing human figure holding long vertical object another faint shape near lower left figure surface scratches small chips uneven edges colors visible gray brown hints darker lighter metallic tones.