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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 draped, facing right, legend FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: Hilaritas standing left, holding a palm branch in right hand and a cornucopia in left, legend HIL·A·R·ITAS. Date: 161–176, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 16.5–19.0 mm; weight 2.95 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_170

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II draped facing right legend FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Hilaritas standing left holding palm branch right hand cornucopia legend HIL·A·R·ITAS Date 161–176 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 16.5–19.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 0° close-up round worn metallic coin showing profile relief person's head facing right wavy hair tied back visible ear textured surfaces small chips scratches coin displays areas darker brownish discoloration predominant silvery-gray metal background plain white.