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. Reverse: Peacock standing right with folded tail, inscription CONSECRATIO. Iconography: animals, peacocks, plumes. Date: after 176 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.14 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_302

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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 Peacock standing folded tail inscription CONSECRATIO Iconography animals peacocks plumes Date 176 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.14 g axis 0° round worn metallic object silvery-gray color sits white background showing relief image bird textured feathers raised outline object irregular slightly chipped edges areas darker patina lighter highlights across surface.