Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right with inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: Juno veiled, standing left, holding a patera in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, with a peacock at her feet at left; inscription IVNONI·REGINAE. Roman Empire, 161–176. Coin (Rome); diameter ~16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_324

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Juno veiled standing left holding patera right hand long scepter left peacock feet inscription IVNONI·REGINAE Roman Empire 161–176 Coin Rome diameter ~16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 195° round metal coin worn surface showing raised profile standing figure center object hand tall staff surrounded border raised dots outer ring raised characters coin displays shades silver gray darker tarnished areas subtle brownish tones background plain white.