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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_365

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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 Consecratio 176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.90 g diameter 17.5–18.5 mm axis 180 degrees circular metallic object worn shiny silver surface showing raised profile person wavy hair pulled back visible ear facial features draped garment suggested shallow relief coin edge irregular slightly dented places shallow scratches marks across surface visible colors gray white background.