Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: Draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Spes (personification) standing left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left, legend GVS · TI · II FIL. Date: 147–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 15.5–16.5 mm, weight 2.47 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_497

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Obverse Draped bust Faustina II facing right legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Spes personification standing left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe left legend GVS · TI · II FIL Date 147–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 15.5–16.5 mm weight 2.47 g axis 180° worn circular metal coin raised profile person coin surface varied textures wear visible edges slightly irregular portrait defined facial contours hair neck subtle raised recessed areas indicating details coin primarily gray silver darker gray tarnish lighter highlights background plain white.