Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta), 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; date ca. 147–161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin: diameter 16.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_062

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 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 date ca 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 16.5–19.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° worn round metallic object uneven edge showing raised relief standing human figure figure profile arm extended arm lowered faint vertical elements near figure's legs surface scratches pits areas darker discoloration visible colors silver-gray patches darker gray brownish tones.