Caption

denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (Augusta 147–161). Draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend VSTI - AVG. Reverse: Venus stands left, holds Victoria in her outstretched right hand, rests her left hand on a shield placed on a helmet, legend AVGVS - TI - PII FIL. Iconography: Roman deities, helmets, Venus, shields, Victoria. Date: 147–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm; weight 3.30 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_110

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Keywords

denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Draped bust Faustina II facing right legend VSTI - AVG Reverse Venus stands left holds Victoria outstretched right hand rests left hand shield placed helmet legend AVGVS - TI - PII FIL Iconography Roman deities helmets shields Victoria Date 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 180° circular metallic object raised profile person relief showing head upper torso side view figure hair styled back gathered wears draped garment shoulder surface areas wear scratches uneven edges object silvery gray color lighter darker silver tones subtle highlights shadows across textured surface sits plain white background.