Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA — Bust of the empress right, draped, hair in waves tied in a bun, pearl border. Reverse: HIL A RITAS — Hilaritas (personification) standing left, holding a long palm in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, pearl border. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.04 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_263

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.1Mb (2.7Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

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 draped hair waves tied bun pearl border Reverse Hil Ritas Hilaritas personification standing left holding long palm right hand cornucopia left Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.04 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object uneven edge showing dents chips predominantly gray areas darker lighter patina small greenish spots featuring raised recessed shapes suggest central upright figure flanked another form white background.