Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176); issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: bust of Faustina II draped, facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. Reverse: rectangular altar with a pair of doors, inscription CONSECRATIO. After 176. Roman Empire. 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_366

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II draped facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA Reverse rectangular altar pair doors inscription CONSECRATIO 176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised central rectangular feature vertical groove pattern inside rectangle surrounded raised border several shallow indentations curved marks edge object small nicks surface scratches displays tones silver-gray slightly darker gray areas faint highlights.