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 FAV - A PIA all around. Reverse: Peacock standing right with folded tail, head turned left, inscription CO, CRATIO all around. After 176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter ~17.5–18.5 mm; weight 3.10 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_398

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Rights managed

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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 FAV - Pia Reverse Peacock standing folded tail head turned left inscription CO Cratio 176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter ~17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised depiction bird standing small base bird long neck rounded body tail layered feathers coin primarily silver-gray darker gray areas recesses lighter highlights raised surfaces white background surrounding coin.