Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription 'FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA'. Reverse: Diana standing left, holding a lit torch in both hands, inscription 'DIAN- ... LVCIF'. Issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Iconography: Roman deities, Diana; torches. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.04 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_424

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription Favstina - Avgvsta Reverse Diana standing left holding lit torch hands Dian- .. Lvcif Issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Iconography Roman deities torches Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.04 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing silvery gray color light scratches featuring raised simplified silhouette standing human figure holding long thin object faint relief shapes perimeter softer gray highlights darker gray shadows across surface.