Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180), struck during reign of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176) — obverse: bust of Faustina II draped, facing right, inscribed FAVSTINA·AVGV; reverse: Juno veiled, standing left, holding a patera in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, a peacock at her feet at left, inscribed IVNONI·REGINAE. Roman Empire, 161–176. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_279

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 struck reign Faustina Younger ca 130–176 obverse bust Faustina II draped facing right inscribed FAVSTINA·AVGV reverse Juno veiled standing left holding patera right hand long scepter left peacock feet inscribed IVNONI·REGINAE Roman Empire 161–176 Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 165° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing carved human figure standing facing sideways outstretched arm vertical staff draped cloth beside figure small animal- shape stands near figure's feet object primarily gray silver darker gray worn areas lighter highlights set plain white background.