Caption

Sestertius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription 'FAVSTINA AVG - VG FIL' (all around). Reverse: Venus stands frontally, turns her head to the left, holds an apple in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription 'V - NVS' (all around) in field, 'SC' in fields. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter ca. 30–32 mm; weight 21.30 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_405

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Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription Favstina Avg - Vg Fil Reverse Venus stands frontally turns head left holds apple outstretched right hand long scepter V - Nvs field Sc fields Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter ca 30–32 mm weight 21.30 g round worn metal disk irregular edge showing raised profile person center covered patchy corrosion surface roughness disk displays mix brown dark brown green black areas mottled green spots darker blemishes across surface faint raised decorative clothing lines near lower edge.