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 FAVSTINA AVG - PII AVG FIL. Reverse: Venus stands frontally, turns her head to the left, holds an apple in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left; letters V, S in fields, in SC. Date attributed 147–161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 30.0–32.0 mm; weight 19.90 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_094

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Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Obverse Draped bust Faustina II facing right legend FAVSTINA AVG - PII AVG FIL Reverse Venus stands frontally turns head left holds apple outstretched right hand long scepter letters V S fields Sc Date attributed 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 30.0–32.0 mm weight 19.90 g axis 180° circular worn coin rough textured surface showing dark green patina areas brown lighter green coin's surface raised faint outline standing human figure holding triangular object subtle variations color metal corroded rim slightly irregular darker.