Caption

Dupondius/as, 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 TINA - AVGVSTA all around. Reverse: Laetitia (personification) standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription LAETI - all around, fields S-. Date: 161–176. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 25.0–26.5 mm; weight 10.79 g; axis 0°. Icons: wreaths, scepters; style and iconography noted.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_252

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Keywords

Dupondius 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 TINA - AVGVSTA Reverse Laetitia personification standing left holding wreath right hand long scepter left inscription LAETI - fields S- Date 161–176 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 25.0–26.5 mm weight 10.79 g axis 0° Icons wreaths scepters style iconography noted round worn coin raised profile person right-facing profile surface mottled patina shades brown dark brown hints black greenish tones visible wear textured pitting across face background.