Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman Empress (161–176); issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman Emperor (161–180). 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, inscription IVNONI·REGINAE. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter ca. 16.5–17.0 mm; weight 2.80 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_322

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman Empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 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 inscription IVNONI·REGINAE Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter ca 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 195° circular metallic object worn raised profile person showing facial features hair pulled back bun visible contours neck shoulders draped clothing surface patina areas darker tarnish lighter silver highlights indented shapes perimeter suggesting raised markings colors include silver gray darker gray-brown tones.