Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumous); issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. Reverse: Rectangular altar with a pair of doors and a finial in the form of horns, inscription CONSECRATIO. Circa after 176, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 2.85 g; diameters 16.5 mm and 18.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_360

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumous issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA Reverse Rectangular altar pair doors finial form horns inscription CONSECRATIO Circa 176 Roman Empire Coin weight 2.85 g diameters 16.5 mm 18.5 mm axis 180° worn circular metal coin raised profile person showing facial features hair details set smooth background coin surface patinated tarnished uneven discoloration darker spots edges irregular slightly chipped places faint raised marks rim suggesting border Visible colors include silver gray dark gray black hints brown.