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, wearing a diadem; pearl border. Reverse: LAET I TIA — Laetitia standing left, right hand holding a wreath, left hand diagonally holding a scepter; pearl border. Iconography: imperial busts, scepter (attribute), Laetitia (personification), laurel wreath (attribute). Date: ca. 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin, weight 3.38 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_276

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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 wearing diadem pearl border Reverse Laet I Tia Laetitia standing left right hand holding wreath left hand diagonally holding scepter Iconography imperial busts attribute personification laurel wreath Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.38 g axis 180° round metal coin photographed white background showing raised profile person facing right wavy hair pulled back drapery shoulder coin surface worn textured areas darker gray lighter silver highlights brownish tones small patches greenish corrosion raised shapes rim.