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. Reverse: Rectangular altar with a pair of doors, inscription CON·SECRATIO. After 176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_364

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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 inscription CON·SECRATIO 176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° circular metallic object weathered silver-gray surface areas darker gray subtle brownish tarnish showing raised rectangular structure center vertical recessed panel surrounded raised border irregular edge surface dents scratches small chips object casts soft shadows plain white background.