Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) issuer. Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA around. Reverse: Juno in a veil standing left, holding a patera in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, a peacock at her feet on the left; legend I · V · N O circumferential. Date: 161–176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.21 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_444

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend FAVSTINA · Avgvsta Reverse Juno veil standing left holding patera right hand long scepter peacock feet legend I V N O circumferential Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.21 g axis 195° worn round metallic object irregular edge showing raised sculpted relief standing human- figure surface primarily silvery gray areas lighter darker gray patina subtle scratches dents raised arm flanked faint shapes smooth background gray tones.