Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription 'FAUSTINA AVGVSTA' all around. Reverse: Hilaritas standing left, holding a palm branch in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription 'HILARITAS' all around. Date: 161–176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.65 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_172

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription Faustina Avgvsta Reverse Hilaritas standing left holding palm branch right hand cornucopia Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.65 g axis 180 degrees worn circular metallic object uneven edge relief profile person's head showing facial contours hair details shallow engraving surface scratches small pits areas darker tarnish colors silver grey darker grey hints brownish discoloration.