Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Bust of the empress on the right in drapery, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head; pearl border; inscription VSTINA AV. Reverse: PI IL, Venus stands facing left, holding Victoria in her right hand, resting her left on a shield supported by a helmet. Date: 154–156. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.50 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_214

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Bust empress right drapery hair arranged waves tied bun back head pearl border inscription VSTINA AV Reverse Pi Il Venus stands facing left holding Victoria right hand resting left shield supported helmet Date 154–156 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.50 g axis 180° round slightly irregular metallic object worn surface showing raised elongated vertical form curved shape beside uneven edges surface pits visible colors include dark gray brownish-gray hints greenish patina.