Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180), issued posthumously for Faustina the Younger (c. 130–176, Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscribed DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. Reverse: Aeternitas (personification) in a veil stands frontally, turns her head left, lifts a fold of the veil with her right hand and holds a torch in her left; inscribed AETERNITAS. After 176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter ca. 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.65 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_263

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued posthumously Faustina Younger c 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscribed DIVA FAVSTINA PIA Reverse Aeternitas personification veil stands frontally turns head left lifts fold right hand holds torch left inscribed AETERNITAS 176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter ca 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.65 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven surface dull silver-gray color showing faint raised outline standing human figure holding long staff object irregular edges surface scratches small indentations areas subtle darker gray shading.