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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 depicted. Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA 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 AETERNITAS around. After 176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameters 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.65 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_262

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumously depicted Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA Reverse Aeternitas personification veil stands frontally turns head left lifts fold right hand holds torch inscription AETERNITAS 176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameters 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.65 g axis 180° round metallic coin shown white background raised profile person profile hair styled back visible ear draped clothing neck coin surface worn slightly uneven visible crack near lower edge visible colors silver grey white background.