Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), draped bust of Faustina II facing right with 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 'VENVS'. Date: 147–161 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 120°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_060

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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 Venvs Date 147–161 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 120° round metal object worn uneven edge showing raised relief standing human- figure draped flowing garments facing slightly left arm extended held lower surface textured scratches small pits spots discoloration small area greenish patina colors visible shades gray silver green.