Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta), ca. 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, inscription V GVS PII FIL. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 15.0–16.5 mm, weight 2.20 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_101

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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 inscription V GVS PII FIL Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 15.0–16.5 mm weight 2.20 g axis 180° round metallic object worn surface showing raised depiction standing human figure draped flowing clothing arm extended bent fabric object silver-gray darker gray areas lighter highlights irregular edges surface blemishes.