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 71a, approx. 19mm.
Attractive portrait style and large Peacock.
NGC Certified to VF.
Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA PIA, draped bust of empress right.
Reverse: CONSECRATIO,variant with peacock right, but looking back.
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.