Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription AVSTINA - AVGVSTA all around; reverse: Venus stands left holding Victoria in her outstretched right hand and resting her left hand on a shield placed on a helmet, inscription VSTI - II FIL all around. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; AV (silver). Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.18 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_372

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription AVSTINA - AVGVSTA reverse Venus stands left holding Victoria outstretched right hand resting left hand shield placed helmet inscription VSTI - II FIL Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Av silver Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.18 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing surface irregularities small dents featuring raised weathered relief standing human figure draped long clothing holding object hand rounded shield- form beside them metal silver-gray areas darker gray patina lighter highlights background plain white.