Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). 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 includes personifications and wreaths; attributes: sceptres. Date ca. 147–161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 2.92 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_052

License type

Rights managed

Available size

29.1Mb (1.7Mb) / 10.6in x 10.6in / 3187 x 3187 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius depicting Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 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 includes personifications wreaths attributes sceptres Date ca 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.92 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised human figure profile figure long garment holds object hand arm extended surface scratches indentations raised borders central figure visible colors silver shades gray darker gray recessed areas lighter silver raised surfaces.