Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINAE AVG - PII AVG FIL. Reverse: Laetitia standing left, holding a diadem in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription LAETITIAE - PVBLICAE. Iconography: Faustina the Younger; personification Laetitia; wreaths; sceptres. Date: 147–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm; weight 2.92 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_051

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINAE AVG - PII AVG FIL Reverse Laetitia standing left holding diadem right hand long scepter inscription LAETITIAE - PVBLICAE Iconography personification Laetitia wreaths sceptres Date 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.92 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile person's head hair pulled back visible ear neck object irregular edges slight dents scratches ring raised irregular shapes profile colors visible include silver-gray darker gray areas tarnish small patches brownish discoloration.