Denarius - Faustina the Younger (IVNO; Juno) (161-176) front Denarius - Faustina the Younger (IVNO; Juno) (161-176) back
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Denarius - Faustina the Younger IVNO; Juno

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
161-176
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#263368
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Juno, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IVNO

Translation:
Iuno.
Juno.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins issued during the reign of Faustina the Younger. This highlights the importance of Juno in Roman mythology and the efforts of the Roman Empire to promote her worship and cultural significance.