Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176). Obverse: Draped bust of Empress Faustina the Younger right, hair in waves tied in a bun, wearing a diadem; legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA; pearl border. Reverse: Laetitia standing right, holding a wreath in left hand and a scepter diagonally in right; legend LAE TI TIA; pearl border. Roman Empire, ca. 161–176. Coin, weight 3.12 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_278

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40.1Mb (2.1Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Obverse Draped bust Empress Faustina Younger right hair waves tied bun wearing diadem legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA pearl border Reverse Laetitia standing right holding wreath left hand scepter diagonally legend LAE TI TIA Roman Empire 161–176 Coin weight 3.12 g single round metallic object worn raised profile person's head relief showing facial features set textured background object irregular edges surface blemishes shallow indentations raised rim details visible colors various shades dark gray silver brownish patina subtle greenish reddish spots.