Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. Reverse: Peacock standing right with folded tail, inscription CONSECRATIO. Issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Iconography: peacocks, plumes. Date: after 176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 0°.
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Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. Reverse: Peacock standing right with folded tail, inscription CONSECRATIO. Issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Iconography: peacocks, plumes. Date: after 176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 0°.

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Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA Reverse Peacock standing folded tail inscription CONSECRATIO Issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Iconography peacocks plumes Date 176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 0° single round coin worn metallic gray surface patches brown discoloration showing raised profile person visible hair details ear surrounded beaded border irregular rim notches uneven edges.

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