Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumous); issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription 'DIVA - STINA PIA'. Reverse: Aeternitas (personification) in veil standing left, holding a globe with a phoenix in her right hand, resting her left on a column. Iconography: Aeternitas, Faustina the Younger, phoenix, personifications, columns, veils, globes. Material: AE (bronze). Minting: after 176, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.05 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_043

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumous issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription Diva - Stina Pia Reverse Aeternitas personification veil standing left holding globe phoenix right hand resting column Iconography personifications columns veils globes Material Ae bronze Minting 176 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.05 g axis 180° single round metallic coin worn raised profile person showing head hair facial contours coin's edge irregular small notches chips surface subtle scratches tiny dark spots colors visible include shades silver gray small darker brownish-gray marks set plain white background.