Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), wife of Marcus Aurelius (121–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II draped, facing right, inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: Juno veiled, seated left, holding a patera in her right hand and a scepter in her left, peacock at her feet, inscription IVNONI·REGINAE. Roman Empire, 161–176. Coin; silver. Diameter ~17–18 mm, weight 3.45 g, axis 345°.
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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), wife of Marcus Aurelius (121–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II draped, facing right, inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: Juno veiled, seated left, holding a patera in her right hand and a scepter in her left, peacock at her feet, inscription IVNONI·REGINAE. Roman Empire, 161–176. Coin; silver. Diameter ~17–18 mm, weight 3.45 g, axis 345°.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 wife Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II draped facing right inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Juno veiled seated left holding patera right hand scepter left peacock feet inscription IVNONI·REGINAE Roman Empire 161–176 Coin silver Diameter ~17–18 mm weight 3.45 g axis 345° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person facing right hair pulled back draped clothing shoulder coin displays textured rim raised markings edge variations shading patina tones gray dark gray.

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