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, 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 I V–N O circumferential. Iconography: peacocks, Juno, Faustina the Younger, pateras, scepters, Roman deities. Date: 161–176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin type: denarius; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_335

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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 inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Juno veil standing left holding patera right hand long scepter peacock feet left inscription I V–N O circumferential Iconography peacocks pateras scepters Roman deities Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin type denarius diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile person right-facing view visible hair ear object irregular edges areas darker tarnish lighter highlights visible texture small pits colors visible silver gray dark gray hints brownish discoloration set white background.