Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta), obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscribed FAVSNA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Venus stands left, holds Victoria in her outstretched right hand, rests her left hand on a shield placed on a helmet, inscribed AVGVSTI PII FI. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin, diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_107

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Keywords

Denarius depicting Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscribed FAVSNA AVGVSTA Reverse Venus stands left holds Victoria outstretched right hand rests left hand shield placed helmet inscribed AVGVSTI PII FI Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° small round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile standing human figure center holding branch- object hand draped cloth figure relief visible contours clothing limbs coin edge decorative beaded border irregular slightly uneven rim metal silvery gray color darker gray areas tarnish wear brighter highlights raised background plain white.