Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA. Reverse: Cybele (Magna Mater) in a turret crown seated left, holding a branch in her right hand, resting her left on a drum, with a lion below; inscription MATRI - MAGNAE. Iconography: Cybele, lions, ancient deities, drums, branches; Faustina the Younger — iconography. Date: 161–176 CE. Origin: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.78 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_137

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Keywords

Denarius depicting Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA Reverse Cybele Magna Mater turret crown seated left holding branch right hand resting drum lion inscription MATRI - MAGNAE Iconography lions ancient deities drums branches iconography Date 161–176 Ce Origin Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.78 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn uneven edge showing raised profile person profile includes head short hair ear neck suggestion shoulders coin surface scratches small dents areas wear varied texture visible colors silver gray subtle darker gray shadows lighter highlights.