Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Augusta. 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.' Date: 147–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameters 16.0 mm and 18.0 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_064

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 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 V E - Nvs Date 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameters 16.0 mm 18.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 180 degrees round metallic coin worn uneven edge showing standing human figure relief center figure sideways outstretched arm draped clothing coin surface textured signs wear small pits colors visible mainly shades gray silver small areas darker gray discoloration subtle spots brownish greenish tones near edge.