Aureus - Faustina the Younger (HILARITAS; Hilaritas)

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Type Standard circulation coins

Mints Rome

Obverse

Bust of Faustina II, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right.

Lettering: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA

Reverse

Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm, nearly vertical, in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Lettering: HILARITAS

Basic Information

Category Coin

Ruler Marcus Aurelius (Wikidata) (Nomisma)

Technique Hammered

Orientation variable

Demonetization Yes

Face Value 1 Aureus (Numeric: 25)

References

RIC III #684

OCRE #ric.3.m_aur.684

Calicó #2057

BMC RE #98

Physical Characteristics

Composition Gold

Weight 7.2 g

Size 19 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

FAVSTINA AVGVSTA

Reverse Lettering

HILARITAS

Comments

Biaggi 929. Mass varies: 6.84–7.28 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–20 mm;Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Aureus – Faustina the Younger (HILARITAS; Hilaritas) Roman Empire (27 BC – 395 AD)

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