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, legend 'DIVA FAVSTINA PIA' all around. Reverse: Rectangular altar with a pair of doors and a finial in the form of horns, legend 'CONSECRATIO' all around. After 176 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), 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_363

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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 legend Diva Favstina Pia Reverse Rectangular altar pair doors finial form horns Consecratio 176 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° worn round metallic object silver-gray surface showing raised square border enclosing recessed rectangular panel vertical grooves rim irregular edges chips shallow scratches dents across surface.