Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), wife of Marcus Aurelius (121–180); Roman Empire, Rome, 161–176. 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. Coin; silver; weight 2.66 g; diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_389

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 wife Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Empire Rome 161–176 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Hilaritas standing left holding palm branch right hand cornucopia inscription HIL · · Ritas Coin silver weight 2.66 g diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm axis 180° worn round metallic object raised profile person center showing textured hair neckline rough uneven surface shallow indentations edge object shades gray darker gray tarnish crevices lighter highlights raised areas set plain white background.