Caption

Denarius, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), 161–176 CE. Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA — draped bust of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) facing right, hair in waves tied in a bun, wearing a diadem; pearl border. Reverse: SAECVLI FELICIT — throne decorated with drapery on which two children sit; pearl border. Imperial busts; weight 3.34 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_284

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Rights managed

Available size

40.1Mb (2.5Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 161–176 Ce Obverse Favstina Avgvsta draped bust Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 facing right hair waves tied bun wearing diadem pearl border Reverse Saecvli Felicit throne decorated drapery two children sit Imperial busts weight 3.34 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing patina dark gray muted silver tones featuring raised profile person's head right-facing relief visible hair detail facial contours surrounded ring raised marks decorative impressions rim surface small scratches areas slight discoloration darker gray brownish hues.