Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINAE AVG - PII AVG FIL. Reverse: Venus standing left, holding an apple in her outstretched right hand and a rudder in her left hand, a dolphin wrapped around the rudder, inscription V-E-NVS. Iconography: Venus, Roman deities, dolphins, apples, rudders. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_375

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINAE AVG - PII AVG FIL Reverse Venus standing left holding apple outstretched right hand rudder left hand dolphin wrapped inscription V-E-NVS Iconography Roman deities dolphins apples rudders Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° worn metallic coin raised profile person showing head neck low relief coin irregular round shape slightly scalloped edge visible dents scratches surface areas sheen dullness subtle variations gray silver tones shallow carved decorative marks profile uneven texture suggesting wear.