Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Draped bust of Faustina the Younger facing right, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun, pearl border; inscription 'FAVSTINA AVGVSTA'. Reverse: Vesta seated facing left, holding a palladium in her right hand and a scepter in her left, pearl border; inscription 'VESTA'. Imperial Roman coin, 161–176 CE; weight 3.33 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_292

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Draped bust facing right hair arranged waves tied bun pearl border inscription Favstina Avgvsta Reverse Vesta seated left holding palladium right hand scepter Vesta Imperial Roman coin 161–176 Ce weight 3.33 g single worn round metal coin shown white background displaying raised profile person stylized wavy hair pulled back visible ear raised border decorative edge details coin's surface areas wear small pits colors include shades gray dark silver hints brownish patina.