Caption

Denarius depicting 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 scepter in her left, inscription VENVS · FELIX. Iconography: Roman deities Venus and Victoria, scepters; Faustina the Younger - iconography. Date: 161–176 CE, Roman Empire. Coin: Rome; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_319

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Keywords

Denarius depicting 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 Roman deities Victoria scepters Younger - iconography Date 161–176 Ce Roman Empire Coin Rome diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 15° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised central design seated human figure block- seat figure slightly arm extended holding long staff rod surface incised lines shallow relief details suggesting facial features metal silvery-gray areas darker tarnish lighter highlights small chips cracks.