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 AVG - PII AVG FIL. Reverse: Concordia seated left holding a flower in her right hand and resting her left on a cornucopia, globe under the seat, inscription CONCORDIA. Roman Empire, Rome, coin; diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.37 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_385

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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 AVG - PII AVG FIL Reverse Concordia seated left holding flower right hand resting left cornucopia globe under seat inscription CONCORDIA Roman Empire Rome coin diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.37 g axis 180° round worn metal coin uneven edge showing raised central figure sitting chair throne surface textured pitted areas irregular highlights coin's predominant colors dark gray silver patches lighter silver metal catches light subtle darker gray nearly black shadows recessed areas raised decorative elements rim faint suggestion relief patterns field rendered metallic grays.