Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription 'FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA' around. Reverse: Juno in a veil seated left, holding a patera in her right hand and a scepter in her left, a peacock at her feet left, inscription 'IVNONI RE - GINAE' around. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription Favstina - Avgvsta Reverse Juno veil seated left holding patera right hand scepter peacock feet left Ivnoni Re - Ginae Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round worn metallic object silver-gray tones sits white background showing embossed scene seated figure another standing figure beside them surface shallow incised lines forming outlines decorative marks edge areas slight unevenness small dents.