Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), 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. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; metal: AV (gold? maybe would be silver denarius normally - keep as coin), weight 3.18 g; diameters 17.0–17.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 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 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin metal Av gold maybe silver denarius normally - keep weight 3.18 g diameters 17.0–17.5 mm axis 180° worn round metallic object dull silver-gray surface showing darker gray areas subtle bluish yellowish iridescent tones featuring raised relief standing human figure clothing holding shallow dish outstretched hand resting hand near rounded shield- form surrounded raised rim several irregular indentations worn details across surface.