Denarius of 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 seated left, holding Victoria in her outstretched right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription VENVS · FELIX. Iconography includes Faustina the Younger, Venus, Victoria, and scepters. Date: 161–176, Roman Empire. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 15°.
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Denarius of 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 seated left, holding Victoria in her outstretched right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription VENVS · FELIX. Iconography includes Faustina the Younger, Venus, Victoria, and scepters. Date: 161–176, Roman Empire. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 15°.

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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 seated left holding Victoria outstretched right hand scepter inscription VENVS · FELIX Iconography includes Victoria scepters Date Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 15° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person depicted curly hair draped clothing coin's edge irregular small chips cracks visible colors shades gray silver darker gray areas recessed parts slight hints brownish tarnish background plain white.

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