Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (c.130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Imperial busts: bust of the empress on the right in drapery, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun, pearl border. Obverse inscription: AVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Hilaritas standing turned left, holding a long palm in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; pearl border; reverse inscription: HILA RITAS. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.06 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_259

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40.1Mb (2.5Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger c.130–176 empress 161–176 Imperial busts bust right drapery hair arranged waves tied bun pearl border Obverse inscription Avstina Avgvsta Reverse Hilaritas standing turned left holding long palm right hand cornucopia left reverse inscription Hila Ritas Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.06 g axis 180° round weathered metal object uneven edge textured surface showing raised recessed areas predominant colors dark gray brownish-gray small spot green corrosion object displays worn curved relief shapes faint outlines suggesting central vertical form surrounding irregular ridges scuffs small indentations across surface.