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 left, holds an apple in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription V E NVS. Date: 161–176. Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_194

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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 left inscription V E NVS Date 161–176 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° round metallic object worn surface showing faint raised outline standing human- figure arms extended surrounded shallow scratches irregular edges object silver-gray darker gray areas recesses lighter gray highlights raised portions set plain white background.