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, in drapery, hair in waves tied in a bun, pearl border. Reverse: (traces of a legend) Hilaritas stands facing left, holding a long palm in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left. 161–176 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.89 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_267

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.1Mb (2.4Mb) / 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 drapery hair waves tied bun pearl border Reverse traces legend Hilaritas stands facing left holding long palm right hand cornucopia left 161–176 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.89 g axis 180° worn round metal object irregular edge showing textured surface scratches dents shallow grooves object shades dark gray brown muted greenish tones small areas slightly lighter darker discoloration.