Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta), ca. 147–161. Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscribed FAVSTINA·AV. Reverse: Venus standing left, holding Victoria in her outstretched right hand and resting her left hand on a shield placed on a helmet, with inscription AVGVS·TI·I·FIL. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 15.0–16.0 mm; weight 2.90 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_116

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscribed FAVSTINA·AV Reverse Venus standing left holding Victoria outstretched right hand resting left hand shield placed helmet inscription AVGVS·TI·I·FIL Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 15.0–16.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing profile person hair pulled back visible ear jawline textured details suggesting facial features object primarily gray silver darker tarnished areas lighter highlights rests white background.