Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (c.130–176; Roman empress 161–176, posthumous). Obverse: right bust of the empress in drapery, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun; legend 'DIVA FAVSTINA PIA'. Reverse: peacock facing right with legend 'CONSECRATIO'. Date: 176–180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 2.89 g.
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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (c.130–176; Roman empress 161–176, posthumous). Obverse: right bust of the empress in drapery, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun; legend 'DIVA FAVSTINA PIA'. Reverse: peacock facing right with legend 'CONSECRATIO'. Date: 176–180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 2.89 g.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger c.130–176 empress 161–176 posthumous Obverse right bust drapery hair arranged waves tied bun legend Diva Favstina Pia Reverse peacock facing right Consecratio Date 176–180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.89 g round worn coin raised profile person right occupies center coin surface metallic gray darker tarnished areas slight greenish spots rim irregularities wear.

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