Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINAE AVG - PII AVG FIL around; 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 around; date circa 147–161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 120°.

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LZT26A72_059

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 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 date circa 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 120° circular metallic photographed white background showing raised profile person stylized hair pulled back visible ear neck shoulders engraved decorative wreath headpiece coin surface textured wear patina raised decorative elements rim visible colors silver-gray white background.