Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), busts, imperial busts; Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176) — iconography; Hilaritas (personification) with cornucopia and palm branches. Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA — Draped bust of the empress right, hair in waves tied in a bun, pearl border. Reverse: HILARITAS — Hilaritas facing left, holding a long palm in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, pearl border. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 3.11 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_254

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 busts imperial busts iconography Hilaritas personification cornucopia palm branches Obverse Favstina Avgvsta Draped bust empress right hair waves tied bun pearl border Reverse facing left holding long palm right hand Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.11 g single round metallic object worn surface raised profile person's head relief shown right-facing profile visible hair texture facial features edge object uneven slightly irregular areas wear small chips surface varying patina shading tones gray silver darker tarnished brownish areas background plain white.