Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend AVSTINA - AVGVSTA. Reverse: Venus stands left, holds Victoria in her outstretched right hand, rests her left hand on a shield placed on a helmet, legend VSTI -, II FIL. Iconography: Venus, Victoria, shields, helmets; Roman deities. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.18 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend AVSTINA - AVGVSTA. Reverse: Venus stands left, holds Victoria in her outstretched right hand, rests her left hand on a shield placed on a helmet, legend VSTI -, II FIL. Iconography: Venus, Victoria, shields, helmets; Roman deities. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.18 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right legend AVSTINA - AVGVSTA Reverse Venus stands left holds Victoria outstretched right hand rests left hand shield placed helmet legend VSTI - Ii Fil Iconography Victoria shields helmets Roman deities Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.18 g axis 180° worn metallic round object raised profile person's head profile showing hair pulled back neckline surface textured scratches dents edge irregular slightly chipped predominant colors silvery gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights.

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