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, standing left, holding a patera in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, a peacock at her feet on the left; legend I V · N O. Date: 161–176, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_336

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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 standing left holding patera right hand long scepter left peacock feet legend I V · N O Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn surface shades silver gray showing raised stylized human figure standing staff smaller bird- figure near figure's feet curved decorative shapes perimeter metal darker gray toning recesses lighter highlights raised areas irregular edge slightly textured surface.