Denarius with Bust of Faustina II, struck under Marcus Aurelius

Culture: Roman, 753 BCE–395 CE
Period: Imperial period, 27 BCE–330 CE
Associated: reign of Marcus Aurelius, reigned 161–180 CE
Depicted: Faustina the Younger, Empress of Rome, reigned 161–175 CE
Date: 156–75 CE
Material: Silver
minted in: Rome, Lazio region, Italy, Europe
Classification: Coins & currency, metalwork
Collection: Ancient Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 3.37 grams
11/16 in. (1.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Cornelius F. P. Stueck
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 285:1991

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