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, inscribed FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Hilaritas (personification) standing left, holding a palm branch in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscribed HILARITAS. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_174

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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 inscribed FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Hilaritas personification standing left holding palm branch right hand cornucopia left inscribed HILARITAS Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised indented areas mostly silver-gray color darker gray shadows slight brownish tones edges object irregular rim subtle scratches pits center area displays faint shallow relief shapes suggest vertical curved forms image background white.