Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress (161–176); issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor (161–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscribed 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; legend I V—N O circumferential. Iconography includes Juno, peacocks, pateras, scepters, and representations of Faustina the Younger. 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

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LZT26A72_284

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscribed FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Juno veiled standing left holding patera right hand long scepter left peacock feet legend I V N O circumferential Iconography includes Juno peacocks pateras scepters representations Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–19.5 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing small chips irregularities featuring raised central relief standing human figure holding long vertical staff small object hand surface scratches dents areas smoothing shallow raised dots part rim faint decorative shapes near bottom colors visible shades silver gray darker gray patina.