Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumous). Obverse: Bust of the empress on the right in drapery, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head. Inscription: DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. Pearl border. Reverse: The peacock stands facing right. Inscription: CONSECRATIO. Pearl border. 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_300

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumous Obverse Bust empress right drapery hair arranged waves tied bun back head Inscription Diva Favstina Pia Pearl border Reverse peacock stands facing Consecratio 176–180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.86 g axis 180° round metallic object uneven edge worn textured surface showing raised relief bird long neck beak standing small base metal areas dark gray silvery highlights hints brownish tarnish shadowed contours scuffed patches rim.