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denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (Augusta 147–161); subject: Venus (mythology), Faustina the Younger — iconography, Roman deities, helmets, shields, Victoria (attribute); obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription AVSTINA - AVGVS around; reverse: Venus stands left, holds Victoria in her outstretched right hand, rests her left hand on a shield placed on a helmet, inscription AV, VS, I - L circumferential; date: 147–161; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; object: coin (denarius); diameter 16.2 × 17.2 mm, weight 3.37 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_108

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Keywords

denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 subject Venus mythology iconography Roman deities helmets shields Victoria attribute obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription AVSTINA - AVGVS reverse stands left holds Victoria outstretched right hand rests left hand shield placed helmet inscription AV Vs I - L circumferential date 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome object coin diameter weight 3.37 g round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person hair pulled back visible neck shoulder area surface scratches small pits raised decorative elements rim visible colors silver areas darker gray brownish discoloration.