Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta), mid–2nd century. Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscribed FAV[T]INA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Venus standing left, holding Victoria in her outstretched right hand and resting her left hand on a shield placed on a helmet, inscribed AVGVS[T]I · PII FIL. Roman coin, Rome; diameter ~18–19 mm, weight 3.02 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_115

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta mid–2nd century Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscribed FAV T Ina · Avgvsta Reverse Venus standing left holding Victoria outstretched right hand resting left hand shield placed helmet inscribed AVGVS I Pii Fil Roman coin Rome diameter ~18–19 mm weight 3.02 g axis 180° worn round metallic coin raised figure standing person center shown profile wearing long garment holding object outstretched hand arm rests near rounded vertical form coin surface irregular edges shallow engraving raised decorative elements perimeter Visible colors include silver-gray tones coin small darker gray areas wear traces faint reddish-brown discoloration set white background.