Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), draped bust of Faustina II facing right with inscription VSTI - AVG; reverse: Venus stands left, holds Victoria in her outstretched right hand, rests her left hand on a shield placed on a helmet, inscription AVGVS - TI - PII FIL. Attributes: helmets, shield, Victoria; iconography of Venus. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 180°. Dates cited: 147–161.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_111

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Keywords

Denarius depicting Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription VSTI - AVG reverse Venus stands left holds Victoria outstretched right hand rests left hand shield placed helmet inscription AVGVS - TI - PII FIL Attributes helmets shield Victoria iconography Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 180° Dates cited 147–161 small round metallic object worn irregular edge showing raised central figure low relief surrounding faint impressions surface predominantly silver-gray darker gray scuffs lighter highlights background plain white.