Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumous); issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. Reverse: Peacock standing right with folded tail, inscription CONSECRATIO. Iconography: animals, peacocks, plumes. Date: after 176. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.14 g, axis 0°.
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Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumous); issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. Reverse: Peacock standing right with folded tail, inscription CONSECRATIO. Iconography: animals, peacocks, plumes. Date: after 176. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.14 g, axis 0°.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumous issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA Reverse Peacock standing folded tail inscription CONSECRATIO Iconography animals peacocks plumes Date 176 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.14 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven edge small cracks showing raised side profile person hair pulled back visible ear rendered shades gray silver white background.

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