Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: Juno veiled, standing left, holding a patera in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, a peacock at her feet left, inscription IVNONI·REGINAE. Issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Iconography: scepters, Juno, peacocks, paterae, Roman deities; depiction of Faustina the Younger. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin type: denarius; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.32 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_276

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Juno veiled standing left holding patera right hand long scepter left peacock feet left inscription IVNONI·REGINAE Issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Iconography scepters Juno peacocks paterae Roman deities depiction Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin type denarius diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.32 g axis 195° circular metallic object worn surface raised profile person facing person hair pulled back bun visible neck shoulder area object uneven edges small dents textured slightly tarnished areas visible colors silver gray hints darker gray brownish tarnish.