Caption

Sestertius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Hilaritas (personification) standing left, holding a long palm branch in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription HIL · A · RITAS; fields marked S · C. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 28.5–30.5 mm, weight 25.85 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_230

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Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Hilaritas personification standing left holding long palm branch right hand cornucopia left inscription HIL · · Ritas fields marked S · C Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 28.5–30.5 mm weight 25.85 g axis 180° circular slightly irregular metal object worn textured surface showing standing human figure low relief figure hold long staff spear curved ornamented object faint surrounding marks shallow scratches visible colors dark brown greenish patina hints muted copper tones across surface.