Caption

Draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription VSTINAE - AVG PII AVG FIL; reverse: Venus stands frontally, turns her head left, holds an apple in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription V E - NV - S in SC fields. Dupondius/as of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Iconography: Roman deities, apples, scepters; Venus (mythology). Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 25.0–25.5 mm; weight 12.30 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_097

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Keywords

Draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription VSTINAE - AVG PII AVG FIL reverse Venus stands frontally turns head left holds apple outstretched right hand long scepter left inscription V E - NV - S SC fields Dupondius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Iconography Roman deities apples scepters mythology Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 25.0–25.5 mm weight 12.30 g axis 0° round worn coin raised profile person showing head neck shoulder outlines surface textured areas smooth shine pitting coin displays patina dark brown black hints green small patches reddish-brown rim uneven slightly raised shallow indentations scratches across face.