Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176, posthumously). Obverse: draped bust of the empress on the right, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back, with pearl border; inscription 'DIVA FAVSTINA PIA'. Reverse: peacock standing facing right, pearl border; inscription 'CONSECRATIO'. Date: 176–180. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 3.36 g.
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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176, posthumously). Obverse: draped bust of the empress on the right, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back, with pearl border; inscription 'DIVA FAVSTINA PIA'. Reverse: peacock standing facing right, pearl border; inscription 'CONSECRATIO'. Date: 176–180. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 3.36 g.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumously Obverse draped bust empress right hair arranged waves tied bun back pearl border inscription Diva Favstina Pia Reverse peacock standing facing right Consecratio Date 176–180 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.36 g circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person facing hair pulled visible neck shoulder area coin mostly silver-gray darker gray brownish patina recessed areas subtle lighter highlights raised edges.

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