Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right with 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 around which a dolphin is wrapped; legend V E NVS. Iconography: apples, dolphins, Venus, Roman deities, rudders. Date: 147–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 3.50 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_055

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Keywords

Denarius depicting 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 Iconography apples dolphins Roman deities rudders Date 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.50 g axis 195° round metallic coin shown white background featuring raised profile person detailed hair styled back draped garment shoulder coin surface varying highlights shadows silver gray tones textured rim worn rough areas.