Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Bust of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAV—STINA PIA around. Reverse: Aeternitas (personification) in a veil stands frontally, turns her head to the left, lifts a fold of the veil with her right hand and holds a torch in her left; inscription AETER—NITA—S around. Posthumous issue after 176, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_260

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Bust Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAV Stina Pia Reverse Aeternitas personification veil stands frontally turns head left lifts fold right hand holds torch inscription AETER Nita S Posthumous issue 176 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 195° single round metal coin sits centered white background showing worn raised relief profile person low relief ridges suggesting hair headdress textured irregular edges coin's surface scratches dents areas darker tarnish visible colors silver-gray darker gray background white.