Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (c.130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Younger 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, with a peacock at her feet, pearl border. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin, weight 3.01 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_274

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger c.130–176 empress 161–176 Obverse Bust Younger right draped hair waves tied bun pearl border Reverse I V N O Juno standing left holding patera right hand scepter peacock feet Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.01 g axis 180° worn circular metal coin raised profile person facing right showing head short hair visible ear surrounded decorative border coin surface irregular edges chips scratches colors visible dark gray silver hints brownish-green patina.