Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Juno veiled, standing left, holding a patera in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, a peacock at her feet left; circumferential inscription - V - N O. Issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Roman Empire, ca. 161–176. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.06 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_448

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Keywords

Denarius depicting Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Juno veiled standing left holding patera right hand long scepter left peacock feet left circumferential inscription - V - N O Issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Roman Empire 161–176 Coin silver denarius diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.06 g axis 180° worn round metallic object matte silver-gray surface showing irregular raised indented areas slightly uneven rim small chips hairline cracks faint shallow grooves scratches across face subtle variations tone lighter silver highlights darker gray shadows.