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 TINA - AV]G (all around). Reverse: Spes (personification) standing left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left hand, inscription AVGV (all around). Date: 147–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 16.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_105

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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 TINA - AV G Reverse Spes personification standing left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe left hand inscription AVGV Date 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round worn metallic object irregular edges showing raised central figure- shape surrounding textured relief surface displays mix silver-gray metal patches greenish discoloration small areas darker gray brown object scratches dents chips rim faint raised patterns radiating center.