Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: Draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINA–A. Reverse: Spes (personification) standing left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left hand, inscription AVG–PII FIL. Roman Empire, Rome, ca. 147–161. Coin; diameter 15.5–16.0 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_381

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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 inscription FAVSTINA–A Reverse Spes personification standing left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe left hand inscription AVG–PII FIL Roman Empire Rome 147–161 Coin diameter 15.5–16.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° worn metallic coin raised profile person showing textured hair tied back visible ear coin surface areas smooth wear darker recessed areas emphasizing relief coin edge irregular slightly uneven visible colors include silver gray dark gray hints black.