Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress 161–176; issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor 161–180. Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend 'FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA.' Reverse: Hilaritas (personification) standing left, holding a palm branch in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend 'HIL - A - RITAS.' Date ca. 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_169

License type

Rights managed

Available size

32.4Mb (2.0Mb) / 11.2in x 11.2in / 3366 x 3366 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend Favstina - Avgvsta Reverse Hilaritas personification standing left holding palm branch right hand cornucopia left Hil - - Ritas Date ca 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central figure standing draped clothing staff scepter hand smaller object coin textured rim several raised decorative elements figure visible wear small chips edge visible colors silver gray.