Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), busts of Faustina the Younger and Antoninus Pius, imperial busts, hoard find, treasures (numismatics), Venus (mythology), apples (attribute). Obv. FAVSTINAE AVG P II AVG FIL — Draped bust of the empress to right, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun, decorated with a string of pearls. Pearl border. Rev. V E N V S — Venus stands facing left, holding an apple in her raised right hand and a rudder supported by a dolphin in her left hand. Pearl border. Date: 147–150. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Weight: 3.38 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_227

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Rights managed

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42.1Mb (2.1Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3838 x 3838 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 busts imperial busts hoard find treasures numismatics Venus mythology apples attribute Obv Favstinae Avg P Ii Avg Fil Draped bust empress right hair arranged waves tied bun decorated string pearls Pearl border Rev V E N V S stands facing left holding apple raised right hand rudder supported dolphin left hand Date 147–150 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Weight 3.38 g worn round metallic object weathered surface showing standing human figure relief center figure facing slightly left arm extended draped cloth metal displays shades gray areas darker patina subtle brownish yellowish discoloration edge surface irregularities small worn protrusions rim.