Caption

Sestertius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGV. Reverse: Spes (personification) standing left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left, inscription VGVS · IL, in SC fields. Date: 147–161, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 28.0–29.0 mm, weight 21.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_123

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Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGV Reverse Spes personification standing left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe left inscription VGVS · IL SC fields Date 147–161 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 28.0–29.0 mm weight 21.10 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven edge showing patina dark brown black patches lighter brown greenish tones faint raised profile head visible center subtle areas rim.