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sestertius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer); iconography: personifications, wreaths, scepters, Laetitia; obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription STINA - AVGVSTA; reverse: Laetitia standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription LA, TI - TIA; in SC fields; date: 161–176; place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476); medium: coin; diameter 29.0–29.5 mm; weight 18.52 g; axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_233

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Keywords

sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer iconography personifications wreaths scepters Laetitia obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription STINA - AVGVSTA reverse standing left holding wreath right hand long scepter inscription LA Ti - Tia SC fields date 161–176 place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 medium coin diameter 29.0–29.5 mm weight 18.52 g axis 345° round dark metal coin worn uneven surface showing faint raised profile person's head side view coin's texture rough areas lighter gray small patches brownish-gold discoloration edges irregular slightly raised.