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denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), busts, imperial busts, Faustina the Younger — iconography, Hilaritas (personification), cornucopia (attribute), palm branches (attribute). Obv.: AVSTINA AVGVSTA — Bust of the empress on the right in drapery, with hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head. Pearl border. Rev.: HILA RITAS — Hilaritas stands turned to the left, in her right hand she holds a long palm, in the left a cornucopia. 161–176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome, coin, weight 3.06 g, axis 180 degrees

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_258

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 busts imperial busts iconography Hilaritas personification cornucopia attribute palm branches Obv. Avstina Avgvsta Bust empress right drapery hair arranged waves tied bun back head Pearl border Rev. Hila Ritas Hilaritas stands turned left right hand holds long palm 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.06 g axis 180 degrees worn round metallic object irregular edge showing raised profile person's head facing right surrounded border faint raised markings metal dark gray areas lighter gray highlights small greenish spots surface scratches dents variations texture.