Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Venus stands left, holds Victoria in her outstretched right hand, rests her left hand on a shield placed on a helmet, inscription AVGVSTI PII FIL. Iconography: Roman deities, Venus; Victoria (attribute); helmets; shields; Faustina the Younger — iconography. Date: 147–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_112

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Keywords

Denarius depicting Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Venus stands left holds Victoria outstretched right hand rests left hand shield placed helmet inscription AVGVSTI PII FIL Iconography Roman deities Victoria attribute helmets shields iconography Date 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 0° round metallic object worn reflective surface showing raised profile person's head textured hair pulled back visible ear surrounded slightly irregular raised rim indented marks object displays scratches small chips edge subtle variations shading surface dominant colors gray white background.