Caption

sestertius, 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 STINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Laetitia standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription LAETITIA in fields, SC. Date: 161–176, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). 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_234

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Keywords

sestertius 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 STINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Laetitia standing left holding wreath right hand long scepter inscription LAETITIA fields Sc Date 161–176 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 29.0–29.5 mm weight 18.52 g axis 345° worn round coin dark weathered surface showing raised central figure standing arms outstretched figure surrounding fields rendered rough relief coin's edges irregular slightly chipped visible colors include dark gray black hints brown lighter gray raised areas.