Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Hilaritas standing left, holding a palm branch in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription HIL·A·R·ITAS. Roman, 161–176. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_165

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Hilaritas standing left holding palm branch right hand cornucopia inscription HIL·A·R·ITAS Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 165° round metallic coin worn uneven surface showing raised relief standing draped figure holding object hand figure surrounding rim signs wear shallow cracks coin silver-gray lighter highlights raised areas slightly darker gray recessed regions background plain white.