Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumous), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. Reverse: Aeternitas (personification) veiled, standing left, holding a globe with a phoenix in her right hand, resting her left hand on a column; inscription AETERNITAS. Iconography: columns, globes, phoenix. After 176, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_258

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumous Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA Reverse Aeternitas personification veiled standing left holding globe phoenix right hand resting left hand column inscription AETERNITAS Iconography columns globes 176 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.10 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn slightly irregular edge featuring raised profile person profile textured hair pulled back defined forehead nose lips chin suggestion clothing neckline surface patina areas wear small nicks shallow raised ridges recessed areas forming decorative border visible colors silvery gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights.