Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumous issue), 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 CONSEC[RATIO?] (CO, ECRATIO noted). After 176 CE, Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.30 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_310

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumous issue 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 CONSEC Ratio Co ECRATIO noted 176 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.30 g axis 345° round worn object irregular edges surface cracks showing raised textured depiction resembling bird long neck body object primarily gray areas darker gray brownish discoloration small hints green faint red set plain white background.