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denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), busts, imperial busts, Venus (mythology), Faustina the Younger — iconography, sceptre (attribute). Obverse: 'ADV. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA' — bust of the empress right, in drapery, hair in waves tied in a bun, pearl border. Reverse: 'VE/NVS' — Venus stands facing left, holding a dove in her raised right hand and a scepter in her left, pearl border. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.09 g; axis 180° .

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_289

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 busts imperial busts Venus mythology iconography sceptre attribute Obverse Adv Favstina Avgvsta bust empress right drapery hair waves tied bun pearl border Reverse Ve Nvs stands facing left holding dove raised right hand scepter left Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.09 g axis 180° round metallic object worn dark gray brown surface shown white background displaying raised outline standing human figure center group irregular shapes shallow indentations figure areas lighter gray highlights raised edges subtle darker patina recessed areas.