Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta), ca. 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, a dolphin wrapped around the rudder, inscription V E - NVS. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.50 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_056

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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 dolphin wrapped inscription V E - NVS Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.50 g axis 195° round metallic object shiny silver-gray surface occupies center white background object raised depiction figure small round item outstretched hand long curved visible folds clothing textured wear across surface object's edge irregular slightly dented places visible colors silver-gray white.