Choice Very Fine Posthumous commemorateRoman Empire silver denarius coin.
Struck at the Rome Mint for Empress Faustina Junior after her death from 176 to 180 CEby a grieving husband EmperorMarcus Aurelius.
RIC 744, RSC 71, approx. 18mm.
Superb portrait style and detailed large Peacock.
NGC Certified to Ch VF.
Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA PIA, draped bust of empress right.
Reverse: CONSECRATIO,large peacock right.
Thepeacock was a symbol of immortalitybecause the ancients believed that the peacock had flesh that did not decay after death. The peacock was the sacred bird of Juno, queen of the gods and symbolized divinization.