Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumous), issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right; legend DIVA FAVINA PIA around. Reverse: peacock standing right with folded tail; legend CONATIO (fragmentary) around. Iconography: peacocks, plumes. Date: after 176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.57 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_063

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumous issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend DIVA FAVINA PIA Reverse peacock standing folded tail legend CONATIO fragmentary Iconography peacocks plumes Date 176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.57 g axis 0° worn round metallic object irregular edge showing notches small chips featuring shallow raised outline curved shape surface pitted scratched texture colors visible silver-gray small spot dark brownish-red.