Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA — bust of the empress right, in drapery, hair in waves tied in a bun. Reverse: HILARITAS — Hilaritas standing left, right hand holding a long palm, left hand holding a cornucopia. Coin, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome, 161–176, weight 3.44 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Favstina Avgvsta bust empress right drapery hair waves tied bun Reverse Hilaritas standing left right hand holding long palm left hand holding cornucopia Coin Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome 161–176 weight 3.44 g axis 180° worn metallic coin irregular round shape showing raised profile person facing right suggestion pulled back worn raised details edge coin surface aged areas darker tarnish lighter metallic highlights shades gray silver muted brown.