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ID number: BIRBI-R1270 Institution: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts Named collection: G. Haines Collection Artist / Maker: Marcus Aurelius (161-180) Title / Object name / Definition: Sestertius Object type: Coin Place made: Mint of Rome Culture: Roman Date made: 175-180 Collector: G. Haines Materials: Brass Measurements: 26.18 g |
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Description: Reverse: Peacock. The peacock was the bird of Juno, Queen of the Gods. Faustina was the wife of Marcus Aurelius. When she died in 175 Marcus Aurelius had her deified. A temple was dedicated to her in Rome and the place of her death in Asia Minor was renamed Faustinopolis. Inscriptions / Translations: Obverse: DIVAFAV STINAPIA (Divine Faustina Pius)
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