Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA — Draped bust of the empress right, hair in waves tied in a bun, wearing a diadem; pearl border. Reverse: LAE TI TIA — Laetitia standing facing right, holding a wreath in her left hand and a scepter diagonally in her right; pearl border. Iconography includes imperial bust, Laetitia (personification), laurel wreath and scepter attributes. Roman Empire, Rome, 161–176. Coin; weight 3.12 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_279

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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 Draped bust empress right hair waves tied bun wearing diadem pearl border Reverse Lae Ti Tia Laetitia standing facing right holding wreath left hand scepter diagonally right Iconography includes imperial bust personification laurel wreath scepter attributes Roman Empire Rome 161–176 Coin weight 3.12 g worn round coin uneven edge showing raised central design depict standing figure- shape surrounding abstract contours metallic gray color areas darker gray slight brownish patina plain white background.