Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (c.130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: bust of the empress to right in drapery, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun; inscription (partially visible) 'FAVSTINA AVGVSTA' (only lower parts of letters visible). Reverse: HILARITAS (poorly legible) — personification Hilaritas facing left, holding a long palm in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left. Roman Empire, 161–176; coin; weight 2.99 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_264

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger c.130–176 empress 161–176 Obverse bust right drapery hair arranged waves tied bun inscription partially visible Favstina Avgvsta lower parts letters visible Reverse Hilaritas poorly legible personification Hilaritas facing left holding long palm right hand cornucopia Roman Empire coin weight 2.99 g round metallic object worn relief profile person showing facial features hair neck surface uneven texture scratches darker spots patches corrosion object mainly silver-gray areas darker gray small rusty brown discolorations set plain white background.