Caption

sestertius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), dated 147–161. Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINAE AVG - PII AVG FIL. Reverse: Venus stands frontally, turns her head left, holds an apple in her outstretched right hand and a rudder in her left hand around which a dolphin is wrapped, inscription V E - NV - S, control letters SC in the fields. Roman coin; diameter ~29.5–30.5 mm, weight 24.05 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_293

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Rights managed

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Keywords

sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 dated 147–161 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINAE AVG - PII AVG FIL Reverse Venus stands frontally turns head left holds apple outstretched right hand rudder left hand dolphin wrapped inscription V E - NV - S control letters SC fields Roman coin diameter ~29.5–30.5 mm weight 24.05 g axis 345° circular object worn uneven edge showing areas brownish-gold dark green central surface patches brownish-gold wear faint purplish spots raised worn figure person stands middle draped clothing outstretched arm figure rendered brownish-gold highlights additional small shapes decorative marks surround figure occasional purple tones.