Caption

sestertius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumous), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer); bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend DIVA FAV - STINA PIA; reverse: peacock with tail spread standing left, legend C NSECRATI, in SC fields; iconography: animals, peacocks, plumes; after 176; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 27.5–28.5 mm; weight 19.20 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_334

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Keywords

sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumous Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend DIVA FAV - STINA PIA reverse peacock tail spread standing left legend C NSECRATI SC fields iconography animals peacocks plumes 176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 27.5–28.5 mm weight 19.20 g axis 180 degrees round worn metallic object brown darker brown patina showing raised profile person's head profile visible hair pulled back neck shoulder outline surface uneven darker areas lighter brown highlights slightly irregular rim worn details edges.