Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumous), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription 'DIVA FAVSTINA PIA' around. Reverse: Rectangular altar with a pair of doors and a finial in the form of horns or wings, inscription 'CONSECRATIO' around. Iconography: altars, busts of empresses. After 176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_296

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumous Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription Diva Favstina Pia Reverse Rectangular altar pair doors finial form horns wings Consecratio Iconography altars busts empresses 176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.25 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing central raised rectangular form vertical grooves irregular border object displays weathered patina areas dull silver darker gray small patches brownish discoloration edge slightly scalloped irregular.