Caption

Denarius, portrait bust of Faustina the Younger in drapery facing right, inscribed 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 at left, inscribed IVNONI R—E—GINAE. Issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Iconography: Juno, peacocks, scepters, paterae; depiction and iconography of Faustina the Younger. Date: c. 161–176 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter ca. 16.5–17.0 mm; weight 3.40 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_332

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Keywords

Denarius portrait bust Faustina Younger drapery facing right inscribed FAVSTINA AVGVSTA reverse Juno veiled standing left holding patera right hand long scepter left peacock feet inscribed IVNONI R E Ginae Issuer Marcus Aurelius Iconography Juno peacocks scepters paterae depiction iconography Date c 161–176 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin silver denarius diameter ca 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.40 g axis 180° circular metallic object raised portrait profile person showing detailed hair facial features set flat background surface silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter highlights raised areas rim series raised decorative elements irregular edge wear object slightly worn aged metallic texture small dents scratches.