Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscribed 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, inscribed V E - NVS. Roman Empire, Rome, coin. Dimensions: diameters 16.5 mm and 19.0 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_061

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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 inscribed FAVSTINAE AVG - PII AVG FIL Reverse Venus standing left holding apple outstretched right hand rudder dolphin wrapped inscribed V E - NVS Roman Empire Rome coin Dimensions diameters 16.5 mm 19.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object raised profile person showing facial features neck shoulders draped clothing surface scratches dents irregular edges ring raised decorative elements portrait darker spots tarnish visible colors include silver gray small areas darker gray black.