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 FAVSTIN–AVGVSTA. Reverse: Spes standing left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left, legend AVGV–TI–PII FI. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), 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_103

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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 FAVSTIN–AVGVSTA Reverse Spes standing left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe legend AVGV–TI–PII FI Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 15.5–16.0 mm weight 2.65 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised stylized human figure relief center figure elongated simplified limbs draped shapes suggesting clothing object areas wear small scratches slight dents edges visible colors shades gray silver darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised surfaces background plain white.