Caption

Sestertius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend FAVSTIN, AVG – PII AVG FIL. Reverse: Venus stands frontally, turns her head left, holds an apple in her outstretched right hand; in her left hand a rudder around which a dolphin is wrapped; legend E–NV–S in fields, in SC. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 30.5 mm; weight 23.25 g; axis 300°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_065

License type

Rights managed

Available size

48.2Mb (4.2Mb) / 13.7in x 13.7in / 4103 x 4103 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right legend FAVSTIN Avg – Pii Avg Fil Reverse Venus stands frontally turns head left holds apple outstretched right hand left hand rudder dolphin wrapped legend E–NV–S fields Sc Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.5 mm weight 23.25 g axis 300° worn circular metal object relief profile person showing facial features short curly hair surface displays irregular patina textured wear visible scratches small pits colors present include brown dark brown greenish tones hints yellowish-bronze rim uneven slightly raised background profile darker mottled.