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denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumous), peacock, busts, Faustina the Younger – iconography, imperial busts. Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA PIA – Bust of the empress on the right in drapery, hair in waves tied in a bun at the back of the head; pearl border. Reverse: CONSECRATIO – The peacock stands facing right; pearl border. Date: 176–180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.86 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_299

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumous peacock busts Younger – iconography imperial busts Obverse DIVA FAVSTINA PIA – Bust empress right drapery hair waves tied bun back head pearl border Reverse Consecratio – peacock stands facing Date 176–180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.86 g axis 180° round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person hair styled updo visible texture defined nose chin object displays irregular edges small raised dots near rim areas shine darker patina visible colors silver gray hints brown.