Légende

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Imperial busts: obverse (Obv.) inscribed 'FAVSTINAE AVG P II AVG FIL' — draped bust of the empress to right, hair in waves tied in a bun, decorated with a string of pearls; pearl border. Reverse (Rv.) 'V E N V S' — Venus standing facing left, holding an apple in her raised right hand and a rudder supported by a dolphin in her left hand; pearl border. Date: 147–150 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin (denarius), weight 3.38 g.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A51_226

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

42.1Mo (2.3Mo) / 32.5cm x 32.5cm / 3838 x 3838 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Imperial busts obverse Obv inscribed Favstinae Avg P Ii Avg Fil draped bust empress right hair waves tied bun decorated string pearls pearl border Reverse Rv V E N V S Venus standing facing left holding apple raised right hand rudder supported dolphin left hand Date 147–150 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin denarius weight 3.38 g circular metallic object uneven edge showing wear featuring raised profile person relief facing surface areas darker lighter gray brownish patina subtle highlights raised features.