Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180), issuer; featuring Faustina the Younger (c.130–176), Roman empress; obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA·AVVSTA; reverse: Diana standing left, holding a lit torch in both hands, inscription DIANA; iconography includes Roman deities and torches; dated to reign of Marcus Aurelius (161–176); Roman Empire, Rome; coin: diameter 16.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_268

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 issuer featuring Faustina Younger c.130–176 Roman empress obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA·AVVSTA reverse Diana standing left holding lit torch hands inscription DIANA iconography includes Roman deities torches dated reign 161–176 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 16.0–18.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 165° small round metallic object raised profile person's head relief showing facial features profile stylized hair surrounded uneven rim textured surface wear irregular edges visible colors include silver gray subtle darker tarnished spots.