Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) as issuer. Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Juno veiled, seated facing left, holding a patera in her right hand and a scepter in her left, a peacock at her feet left, legend I·V·NO circumferential. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 18.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.89 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_430

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Rights managed

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32.6Mb (1.9Mb) / 11.3in x 11.3in / 3378 x 3378 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius depicting Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Juno veiled seated left holding patera right hand scepter peacock feet left legend I·V·NO circumferential Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 18.5–19.0 mm weight 2.89 g axis 0° round worn metallic object irregular edge shown white background displaying textured surface shallow incised marks raised areas object primarily gray darker gray shadows subtle lighter silver highlights roughened patches small chips rim.