Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta), ca. 147–161, Rome, Roman Empire. Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINAE AVG - VG 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 V E - NVS. Coin; diameter 18.0–19.0 mm, weight 2.52 g, axis 195°.
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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta), ca. 147–161, Rome, Roman Empire. Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINAE AVG - VG 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 V E - NVS. Coin; diameter 18.0–19.0 mm, weight 2.52 g, axis 195°.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Rome Roman Empire Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINAE AVG - VG FIL Reverse Venus standing left holding apple outstretched right hand rudder left hand dolphin wrapped inscription V E - NVS Coin diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 2.52 g axis 195° round worn coin raised profile person showing detailed hair neck textured edges irregular rim coin surface metallic shades silver gray darker gray areas recessed parts lighter highlights raised details.

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