Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumous), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAV•STINA PIA all around. Reverse: Rectangular altar with a pair of doors and a finial in the form of horns, inscription CON•SECR•ATIO all around. After 176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_361

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumous Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAV•STINA PIA Reverse Rectangular altar pair doors finial form horns inscription CON•SECR•ATIO 176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° round metallic object worn raised profile person's head showing facial features hair textures surface scratches dents irregular edges faint decorative elements rim visible colors silver darker gray areas tarnish spotting set plain white background.