Caption

Denarius; bust of Faustina the Younger in drapery facing right with legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA; reverse: Venus stands straight, turns head left, holds an apple in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left, legend V E - NVS. Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) issuer. Roman Empire, Rome, 161–176. Coin; diameter 16.5–19.0 mm; weight 3.00 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_192

License type

Rights managed

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30.9Mb (1.8Mb) / 10.9in x 10.9in / 3284 x 3284 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius bust Faustina Younger drapery facing right legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA reverse Venus stands straight turns head left holds apple outstretched right hand long scepter legend V E - NVS ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Roman Empire Rome 161–176 Coin diameter 16.5–19.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing small chips indentations displaying raised central figure low relief standing person draped long garments faint lines suggesting folds surface patina areas brighter metallic silver darker gray raised marks rim background plain white.