Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: busts — bust of the empress to right in drapery, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of her head. 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 CE. Roman Empire (Rome). Coin; weight 2.83 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_218

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse busts bust empress right drapery hair arranged waves tied bun back head Reverse Spes personification stands turned left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe Dated 154–156 CE Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 2.83 g axis 180° worn round metallic object uneven edge showing raised shallow relief two standing figures object primarily gray areas darker gray brownish discoloration small patches lighter gray surface worn.