Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Bust of the Empress right, in drapery, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun, pearl border. Inscription: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: VENVGENETRIX — Venus in military dress, standing left, holding Victoria in her right raised hand and resting her left on a shield; pearl border. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin, weight 3.11 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_291

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40.9Mb (1.2Mb) / 12.6in x 12.6in / 3782 x 3782 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Bust Empress right drapery hair arranged waves tied bun pearl border Inscription Favstina Avgvsta Reverse Venvgenetrix Venus military dress standing left holding Victoria right raised hand resting left shield Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.11 g axis 180° round metallic object weathered surface showing relief standing human figure holding circular shield another indistinct object object primarily gray areas darker gray subtle brownish greenish patina edge irregular slightly worn.