Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Bust of the empress in right, draped, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head; pearled border. Inscription: FAVSTINA AVG P II AVG FIL. Reverse: Concordia seated turned left, holding a flower in her right hand and supporting her left on a cornucopia; a ball under the seat; pearled border. Roman Empire, AD 152–153. Coin; weight 2.92 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_225

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58.0Mb (2.9Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Bust empress right draped hair arranged waves tied bun back head pearled border Inscription Favstina Avg P Ii Avg Fil Reverse Concordia seated turned left holding flower right hand supporting left cornucopia ball under seat Roman Empire Ad 152–153 Coin weight 2.92 g axis 180° circular coin worn uneven edge showing chips cracks colored mostly gray darker lighter gray variations depicting seated figure facing sideways arm raised round object figure rendered low-relief visible contours torso draped clothing nearby smaller shape figure’s side resembles animal ornamental motif set smooth background gray tones.