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Sestertius - Faustina the Younger HILARITAS S C, Minerva
| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
| Year | 161-176 |
| Type | Standard circulation
coins |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.8 g |
| Dimensions | 31.5 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular)
Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | RIC III#1644, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1644 |
| Obverse description | Bust of Faustina II, draped, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, down cheek, curls, right. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
(Translation: Faustina Augusta. Faustina the venerable.) |
| Reverse description | Minerva, helmeted, draped, holding olive-branch in right hand and resting left hand on shield; spear rests against left arm. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | HILARITAS S C
(Translation: Hilaritas. Senatus Consultum. Joy. Decree of the senate.) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND
(161-176) - -
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| Catalog ID | 6609382670 |
| Comments | |
