Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; bust of Faustina the Younger (c.130–176; Roman empress 161–176) in drapery facing right, inscription 'FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA' around; reverse: Juno (mythology) veiled, seated facing left, holding a patera in her right hand and a scepter in her left, a peacock at her feet on the left side, circumscription 'I V · N O'; iconography includes Faustina the Younger, Juno, scepters, peacocks, paterae, Roman deities; dated 161–176, Roman Empire; Rome; coin, diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.50 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_183

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer bust Faustina Younger c.130–176 empress 161–176 drapery facing right inscription Favstina · Avgvsta reverse Juno mythology veiled seated left holding patera right hand scepter peacock feet left side circumscription I V · N O iconography includes scepters peacocks paterae Roman deities dated 161–176 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.50 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person visible hair pulled back bun detailed facial features surface areas smooth wear shallow relief small scratches dents object silvery gray subtle darker gray shadows lighter highlights set white background.