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 AVG. Reverse: Spes (personification) standing left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left, legend PII FIL. Roman Empire, Rome. 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_382

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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 AVG Reverse Spes personification standing left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe left legend PII FIL Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 15.5–16.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° small round object worn textured surface shades dark gray silver raised relief standing humanlike figure forward arms extended arm slightly bent flowing element figure simplified anatomical details faint suggestion clothing object’s edge irregular slightly raised patches lighter silver surface darker gray recessed areas background object plain white.