Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) issued under 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: 161–176, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.66 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription Favstina · Avgvsta Reverse Hilaritas standing left holding palm branch right hand cornucopia Hil · · Ritas Date Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.66 g axis 180° round worn metallic object dark gray silver surface showing raised weathered figure profile standing facing left draped garment arm extended surface scratches dents uneven edges small chips object sits plain white background.