Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: Venus standing left, holding Victoria in her outstretched right hand and resting her left hand on a shield placed on a helmet, legend I·PII·FIL. Roman Empire (27 BC–476 AD), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm, weight 3.12 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_117

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Rights managed

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30.9Mb (2.0Mb) / 10.9in x 10.9in / 3284 x 3284 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right legend FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Venus standing left holding Victoria outstretched right hand resting left hand shield placed helmet legend I·PII·FIL Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Ad Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.12 g axis 0° roughly circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile face relief metal silvery areas darker tarnish brownish discoloration object irregular edges small scratches pits across surface lighter highlights raised areas shadowed recesses creating three-dimensional appearance colors visible silver gray dark gray brown.