Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). 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. Issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Iconography: Roman deities, Diana; torches. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver (denarius); diameter 15.5–16.0 mm; weight 2.48 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_267

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

Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription AVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Diana standing left holding lit torch hands inscription DIANA Issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Iconography Roman deities torches Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 15.5–16.0 mm weight 2.48 g axis 180° circular worn metal object raised depiction standing figure draped clothing objects hand surface areas light gray darker gray patches reddish-brown discoloration textured slightly uneven rim.