Caption

Denarius, 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 (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 15.5–16.0 mm; weight 3.10 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_383

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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 Avg - Pii Fil Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 15.5–16.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° round worn metal coin dark gray surface lighter gray raised areas showing standing human figure draped clothing figure forward arms extended hand holding cloth drapery coin edge irregular several small indentations lighter gray highlights patches darker lighter gray across face rim.