Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Spes (personification) standing left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left hand, inscription V GVS PII FIL. Date attribution 147–161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver; diameter 15.0–16.5 mm, weight 2.20 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A72_100

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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 inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Spes personification standing left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe left hand inscription V GVS PII FIL Date attribution 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 15.0–16.5 mm weight 2.20 g axis 180° weathered round metallic object raised profile person's head relief shown right-facing profile hair pulled back set plain light background object displays textured uneven surface worn edges patina gray silvery tones areas darker gray lighter highlights.