Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta), ca. 147–161. Obverse: Draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Spes standing left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left, legend GVS · TI · II FIL. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 15.5–16.5 mm, weight 2.47 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_498

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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 standing left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe legend GVS · TI · II FIL Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 15.5–16.5 mm weight 2.47 g axis 180° single round object uneven worn surface irregular edges sits white background tones include various shades gray darker gray patches small areas greenish-blue discoloration hints brownish rust faint raised indented shapes lines visible across surface giving textured pitted appearance.