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Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta), Roman deities; iconography: helmets, shields, Venus, Victoria. Obverse: Draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Venus stands left, holds Victoria in her outstretched right hand, rests her left hand on a shield placed on a helmet, inscription AVGUSTI PII FIL. Date: 147–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–19.0 mm; weight 3.02 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta Roman deities iconography helmets shields Venus Victoria Obverse Draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVTINA AVGVSTA Reverse stands left holds Victoria outstretched right hand rests left hand shield placed helmet inscription AVGUSTI PII FIL Date 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 3.02 g axis 180° worn metallic coin silver-gray surface showing raised profile person hair pulled back visible ear coin edge irregular slightly chipped places raised decorative elements borders portrait colors visible silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter reflective highlights.