Caption

Denarius featuring Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Juno veiled, seated left, holding a patera in her right hand and a scepter in her left, a peacock at her feet, inscription IVNONI · EGINAE. Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) noted as issuer. Iconography: Juno, sceptres, peacocks, paterae; Faustina the Younger — iconography. Date: 161–176, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.68 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_181

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Keywords

Denarius featuring Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Juno veiled seated left holding patera right hand scepter left peacock feet inscription IVNONI · EGINAE Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 noted issuer Iconography Juno sceptres peacocks paterae iconography Date 161–176 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.68 g axis 180° worn round metallic object rough textured surface showing raised profile human head relief metal appearing silver gray darker gray shadows slight brownish discoloration areas edges irregular chipped places subtle circular ridges indentations surface.