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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. 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 left, inscription IVNONI·REGINAE. Roman Empire, 161–176. Coin; silver. Weight 2.80 g; diameters 16.5–17.0 mm; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_323

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Juno veil standing left holding patera right hand long scepter peacock feet left inscription IVNONI·REGINAE Roman Empire Coin silver Weight 2.80 g diameters 16.5–17.0 mm axis 195° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person hair gathered back draped clothing neck shoulder coin's surface areas darker tarnish lighter silver tones irregular edges shallow relief portrait.