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 FAV·STINA PIA. Reverse: Peacock standing right with folded tail, head turned left, inscription CO·SECRATIO. After 176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), 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_304

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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 FAV·STINA PIA Reverse Peacock standing folded tail head turned left inscription CO·SECRATIO 176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 2.50 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven edge raised relief bird standing long neck tail shown profile object silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised surfaces.