Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for 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, inscription DIVA FAV – STINA PIA. Reverse: peacock standing right with folded tail, head turned left, legend CO SECRATIO. After 176 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin; diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.50 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_303

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue 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 inscription DIVA FAV – STINA PIA Reverse peacock standing folded tail head turned left legend CO SECRATIO 176 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 2.50 g axis 0° worn round metallic object raised profile person showing textured hair ear part neck shoulder rendered relief surface scratches dents irregular edges object shades gray silver plain white background.