Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend FAVSTINAE PII AVG FIL. Reverse: Laetitia standing left, holding a diadem in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, legend LAETITIAE PVBLICAE. Iconography includes personifications, scepters, wreaths. Date: 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_054

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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 legend FAVSTINAE PII AVG FIL Reverse Laetitia standing left holding diadem right hand long scepter legend LAETITIAE PVBLICAE Iconography includes personifications scepters wreaths Date 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object uneven edge predominantly gray darker lighter areas patina surface raised central figure standing person draped clothing arms extended outward figure's details smoothed scratched faint rim edge subtle irregularities dents perimeter tones silver-gray muted darker gray.