Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta), iconography: Venus, shields, helmets, Victoria (attribute). 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. Date: 147–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.18 g; diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm; axis 180°.
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Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta), iconography: Venus, shields, helmets, Victoria (attribute). 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. Date: 147–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.18 g; diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta iconography Venus shields helmets Victoria attribute Obverse Draped bust Faustina II facing right legend AVSTINA - AVGVSTA Reverse stands left holds Victoria outstretched right hand rests left hand shield placed helmet legend VSTI - II FIL Date 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.18 g diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm axis 180° silver-colored circular coin worn edges showing raised profile person profile includes head facial features ear decorative element part neck shoulder surface scratches dents areas wear variations silver gray tones coin’s rim irregular small chips.

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