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, legend FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: Juno veiled, seated left, holding a patera in her right hand and a scepter in her left, peacock at her feet, legend IVNONI·REGINAE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver denarius. Weight 3.45 g; diameter ~17–18 mm; axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_329

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Rights managed

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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 legend FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Juno veiled seated left holding patera right hand scepter left peacock feet legend IVNONI·REGINAE Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius Weight 3.45 g diameter ~17–18 mm axis 345° circular metallic object worn gray-silver surface showing raised relief seated human figure chair figure outstretched arm draped clothing small bird- shape near figure's feet rim irregular slightly dented surface areas darker gray small patches reddish discoloration.