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. 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 N V S. Date: 161–176. Rome, Roman Empire. Coin (denarius); diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 180°. Iconography: Faustina the Younger, Roman deities (Venus), apples, scepters.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_193

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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 N V S Date 161–176 Rome Roman Empire Coin denarius diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° Iconography Roman deities apples scepters worn metallic coin circular slightly irregular edge showing raised portrait profile person portrait visible hair pulled back facial neck contours decorative raised markings coin's rim coin's surface silver-gray darker gray tarnish lighter highlights areas subtle brownish discoloration small scratches metal.