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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor 161–180; issuer. Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress 161–176, in drapery facing right, legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA around. Reverse: Diana standing left, holding a lit torch in both hands, legend DIANA around. Iconography: Faustina II; Roman deities; Diana; torches. Date: 161–176. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type: coin. Measurements: diameters 16.0 mm and 18.0 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_269

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 drapery facing right legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Diana standing left holding lit torch hands legend DIANA Iconography Faustina II Roman deities torches Date 161–176 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type coin Measurements diameters 16.0 mm 18.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 165° round worn coin irregular edge displaying central raised figure low relief surrounding shallow scratches indentations shown plain white background visible colors include shades gray silver hints darker gray.