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Denarius, 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 FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Laetitia standing left, holding a scepter in her right hand and a wreath in her left, inscription LAE · TI · TIA. Iconography: scepters, wreaths, Laetitia (personification), personifications. Date: 161–176. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin type: denarius. Dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.50 g, axis 165°.

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LZT26A72_292

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Denarius 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 FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Laetitia standing left holding scepter right hand wreath inscription LAE · TI · TIA Iconography scepters wreaths personification personifications Date 161–176 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin type denarius Dimensions diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.50 g axis 165° round metallic object worn surface showing raised depiction standing human figure draped flowing garments rendered shades silver gray darker tarnished areas lighter highlights object uneven rim subtle surface cracks scratches set plain white background.