Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) as issuer. 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 at left, legend I V · N O; iconography includes Juno, peacocks, pateras, scepters, Roman deities; dating circa 161–176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–19.5 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_283

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius depicting Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Juno veiled standing left holding patera right hand long scepter left peacock feet legend I V · N O iconography includes Juno peacocks pateras scepters Roman deities dating circa 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–19.5 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° worn round metal object irregular edge showing raised profile person's head relief facing right detailed hair texture clothing folds surface scratches dents areas smoothing wear object metallic gray silver color darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised surfaces background plain white.