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Ancient Roman

As (Coin) Portraying Empress Faustina

161-176
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Empress Faustina, facing to the right. On the back, Laetitia, a Roman goddess of happiness, standing Standing Front, Facing Left

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