Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta), 147–161 CE, 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, 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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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_068

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Ce Roman Empire Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription Favstinae Avg - Vg Fil Reverse Venus standing left holding apple outstretched right hand rudder dolphin wrapped V E - Nvs Coin diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 2.52 g axis 195° round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central human- figure draped flowing garments facing slightly side object irregular edges small chips visible crack extending near rim inward surface scratches areas smoother wear predominant color silver-gray darker gray shadows slight variations tone.