Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Juno in a veil seated left, holding a patera in her right hand and a scepter in her left, a peacock at her feet left, inscription IVNONI R·E·GINAE. Roman Empire, ca. 161–176. Silver coin; diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.50 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_180

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Juno veil seated left holding patera right hand scepter peacock feet left inscription IVNONI R·E·GINAE Roman Empire 161–176 Silver coin diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.50 g axis 180° circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised design seated robed figure chair holding dish hand resting chair small animal figure's feet coin displays concentric raised borders varied textures visible wear small nicks edge predominant colors silver gray subtle darker gray shadows.