Sestertius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress 161–176; issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor 161–180. Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA around. Reverse: Hilaritas (personification) standing left, holding a long palm branch in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription HIL·A·RITAS around; fields marked S·C. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: bronze; diameter 28.5–30.5 mm, weight 25.85 g, axis 180°.
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Sestertius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress 161–176; issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor 161–180. Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA around. Reverse: Hilaritas (personification) standing left, holding a long palm branch in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription HIL·A·RITAS around; fields marked S·C. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: bronze; diameter 28.5–30.5 mm, weight 25.85 g, axis 180°.

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Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Hilaritas personification standing left holding long palm branch right hand cornucopia left inscription HIL·A·RITAS fields marked S·C Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter 28.5–30.5 mm weight 25.85 g axis 180° worn round coin irregular edge showing raised profile person surrounded faint decorative elements rim surface mottled patina green brown tones areas darker lighter wear reveal subtle raised lines textures portrait surrounding fields.

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