Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress 161–176; issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor 161–180. Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Hilaritas standing left, holding a palm branch in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription HIL · A · RITAS. Date attributed 161–176, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 2.66 g; diameter ca. 17.5–18.0 mm; axis 180°.
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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress 161–176; issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor 161–180. Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Hilaritas standing left, holding a palm branch in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription HIL · A · RITAS. Date attributed 161–176, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 2.66 g; diameter ca. 17.5–18.0 mm; axis 180°.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Hilaritas standing left holding palm branch right hand cornucopia inscription HIL · · Ritas Date attributed 161–176 Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 2.66 g diameter ca 17.5–18.0 mm axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile person's head relief head visible hair bun surrounded rim irregular indentations raised decorative marks metal displays shades silver gray darker tarnished gray areas subtle brownish spots highlights reflecting light.

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