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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; Faustina the Younger (c. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), depicted. Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA around. Reverse: Juno (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; inscription I V–N O circumferential. Iconography: Juno, scepters, paterae, peacocks, Roman deities; Faustina the Younger — iconography. Date: 161–176. Culture/place: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.50 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Faustina Younger c 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 depicted Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Juno veiled seated left holding patera right hand scepter peacock feet inscription I V–N O circumferential Iconography scepters paterae peacocks Roman deities iconography Date 161–176 Culture place Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.50 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven surface chips edge showing raised relief seated human figure draped clothing flowing hair figure positioned block- seat object hand shallow incised lines textured wear visible across surface colors visible silver gray small areas darker tarnish.