Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription 'AVSTINA AVGVSTA'. Reverse: Diana standing left, holding a lit torch in both hands, inscription 'DIANA'. Dates: 161–176 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: diameter 15.5–16.0 mm, weight 2.48 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_266

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius depicting Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription Avstina Avgvsta Reverse Diana standing left holding lit torch hands Dates 161–176 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 15.5–16.0 mm weight 2.48 g axis 180° round metallic object embossed profile person's head relief showing worn details textured surface object irregular edges scattered patches darker discoloration visible colors include silver-gray areas reddish-brown small hints greenish tarnish.