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: Juno standing left, holding a patera in her right hand and a scepter in her left, peacock at her feet, pearl border. Iconography: imperial busts; Juno with scepter, peacock, patera. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 3.01 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_275

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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 Juno standing left holding patera right hand scepter peacock feet Iconography imperial busts Date Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.01 g axis 180° round worn metal coin dark gray brown patina showing standing human figure profile holding long staff smaller kneeling figure near lower edge irregular raised shapes worn edges rim visible colors include brown subtle lighter gray highlights.