Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscribed FAVSTINAE — PII AVG FIL. Reverse: Laetitia standing left, holding a diadem in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscribed LAETITIAE PVBLICAE. Date ca. 147–161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_053

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscribed FAVSTINAE Pii Avg Fil Reverse Laetitia standing left holding diadem right hand long scepter inscribed LAETITIAE PVBLICAE Date ca 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile head short textured hair visible ear neck shoulder area also sculpted surface scratched pitted areas smoothing wear object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows slight brownish-gray tarnish recessed areas set plain white background.