Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscribed FAVSTIN-A-AVGVSTA. Reverse: Spes standing left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left hand, inscribed AVGV-TI-PII-FI. Date: 147–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 15.5–16.0 mm, weight 2.65 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_102

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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 FAVSTIN-A-AVGVSTA Reverse Spes standing left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe left hand inscribed AVGV-TI-PII-FI Date 147–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 15.5–16.0 mm weight 2.65 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn raised profile person's head side view showing textured hair pulled back facial features low relief coin's surface scratched uneven small dents worn edges visible colors include shades silver gray darker gray tones white background.