Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). 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; inscription I V–N O circumferential. Iconography: peacocks, Juno, pateras, scepters, Roman deities; Faustina the Younger — iconography. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: dia. 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_337

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Juno veiled standing left holding patera right hand long scepter left peacock feet inscription I V–N O circumferential Iconography peacocks Juno pateras scepters Roman deities iconography Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin dia 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven surface shades gray silver showing raised central figure low relief elongated vertical lines suggesting standing form curved irregular raised marks object’s edge slightly irregular darker places surface scratches small depressions visible.