Caption

Denarius; Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Younger (c.130–176, Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: draped bust of the empress to right, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun, pearl border; inscription 'FAVSTINA AVG P II AVG FIL'. Reverse: Concordia seated facing left, holding a flower in her right hand and resting on a cornucopia in her left; a sphere under the seat; inscription 'CONCORDIA' (variant reading 'O RDIA'). Date: 152–153 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 3.19 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Younger c.130–176 empress 161–176 Obverse draped bust right hair arranged waves tied bun pearl border inscription Favstina Avg P Ii Avg Fil Reverse Concordia seated facing left holding flower right hand resting cornucopia left sphere under seat variant reading O Rdia Date 152–153 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.19 g round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background surface dull gray areas darker lighter gray hints brownish tones faint shallow engravings form outline seated human figure nearby shapes visible scratches small chips rim.