Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend 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, legend V - E - NVS. 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

Reference

LZT26A61_376

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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 legend FAVSTINAE AVG - PII AVG FIL Reverse Venus standing left holding apple outstretched right hand rudder left hand dolphin wrapped legend V - E - NVS Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° circular metallic object uneven slightly worn surface irregular edges showing low-relief outline standing human- figure holding long vertical staff rod extending arm round object draped shape cloth beside figure colors visible include shades silver gray faint darker tarnished areas.