Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Venus stands half-naked facing right, holding a helmet in her outstretched left hand and a scepter in her right, leaning against a column, inscription VENERI · VICTRICI. Date: 161–176, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.85 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_196

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Venus stands half-naked holding helmet outstretched left hand scepter leaning column inscription VENERI · VICTRICI Date 161–176 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° round worn metallic coin shades gray silver showing raised outline standing human figure side figure sideways arm extended long vertical object surface shallow grooves scratches uneven slightly chipped edge.