Caption

denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (Augusta 147–161); subject: Victoria, Venus (mythology); iconography: 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' (circumferential); date: 147–161; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; object: coin (denarius); dimensions: diameter 16.2 x 17.2 mm, weight 3.37 g

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_109

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.6Mb (1.9Mb) / 11.4in x 11.4in / 3429 x 3429 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 subject Victoria Venus mythology iconography Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription Avstina - Avgvs reverse stands left holds Victoria outstretched right hand rests left hand shield placed helmet Av·Vs·I circumferential date 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome object coin dimensions diameter weight 3.37 g circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing small chips indentations featuring raised depiction standing human figure draped clothing holding hand another elongated rendered bas-relief surface scratches small pits areas wear variations tone silver gray subtle darker tarnished spots plain white background.