Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA around. Reverse: Venus stands straight, turns her head to the left, holds an apple in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription V E NVS around. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter: 16.5–19.0 mm. Weight: 3.00 g. Axis: 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_191

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Rights managed

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30.9Mb (1.9Mb) / 10.9in x 10.9in / 3284 x 3284 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius depicting Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Venus stands straight turns head left holds apple outstretched right hand long scepter inscription V E NVS Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 16.5–19.0 mm Weight 3.00 g Axis 0° worn round metallic object raised profile person showing hair styled back visible ear surrounded border raised decorative elements small raised shapes surface textured scratches dents visible colors silver gray.