Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Younger (c. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Bust of the empress to the right in drapery, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back. Reverse: Spes (personification) stands turned left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe on the left. Dated 154–156. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.83 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_217

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Younger c 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Bust empress right drapery hair arranged waves tied bun back Reverse Spes personification stands turned left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe Dated 154–156 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.83 g axis 180° worn round coin textured uneven edge sits centered plain white background coin raised profile head faint contours headdress hair detail visible wear small indentations rim surface displays mix dark gray brown lighter gray tones small patches reddish-brown discoloration.