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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), posthumously; iconography: personifications, Aeternitas (personification), torches, veils. Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. Reverse: Aeternitas in a veil stands frontally, turns her head to the left, lifts a fold of the veil with her right hand, holds a torch in her left; legend AETERNITAS. 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_261

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumously iconography personifications Aeternitas personification torches veils Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend DIVA FAVSTINA PIA Reverse veil stands frontally turns head left lifts fold right hand holds torch legend AETERNITAS 176 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 195° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised figure center standing holding objects surrounded border small raised marks several small shapes edge coin mostly silver-gray darker gray areas recesses lighter silvery highlights raised surfaces set plain white background.