Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Imperial busts; numismatic treasure. Obverse: bust of the empress on the right in drapery, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head; pearled border; inscription ADV. FAVSTINA AVG P II AVG F. Reverse: Concordia seated left, holding a flower in her right hand and supporting her left on a cornucopia; a sphere under the seat; pearled border; inscription CONCORDIA. Date: 152–153. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.00 g; axis 180°.

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Imperial busts numismatic treasure Obverse bust empress right drapery hair arranged waves tied bun back head pearled border inscription ADV Favstina Avg P Ii Avg F Reverse Concordia seated left holding flower right hand supporting cornucopia sphere under seat inscription CONCORDIA Date 152–153 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.00 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing small chips irregularities featuring raised profile bearded person facing sideways detailed hair facial features surface areas shine tarnish visible texture slight scratches colors visible silver gray darker gray hints brownish tarnish.