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 in a veil standing left, holding a globe with a phoenix in her right hand, resting her left hand on a column, inscription AETERNITAS. 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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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 in a veil standing left, holding a globe with a phoenix in her right hand, resting her left hand on a column, inscription AETERNITAS. 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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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 veil standing left holding globe phoenix right hand resting left hand column inscription AETERNITAS 176 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.10 g axis 180° worn circular silver object irregular edge showing signs wear small dents displaying low-relief depiction standing human figure second partially visible figure surface areas darker patina slight greenish spots colors gray hints green.

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