Légende

Sestertius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta 147–161). Obverse: Draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINA AVG, VG FIL around. Reverse: Venus stands frontally, turns her head to the left, holds an apple in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left; inscription V - NVS around, in SC fields. Date: 147–161, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameters 30.0 mm and 32.0 mm, weight 21.30 g.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A58_406

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

48.0Mo (5.1Mo) / 34.7cm x 34.7cm / 4095 x 4095 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Obverse Draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINA AVG Vg Fil Reverse Venus stands frontally turns head left holds apple outstretched right hand long scepter inscription V - NVS SC fields Date 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameters 30.0 mm 32.0 mm weight 21.30 g round worn coin uneven edge showing nicks flattened area colored mainly brown patches darker brown greenish corrosion small spots lighter yellowish-brown surface raised faint figure standing person draped flowing garments holding long staff spear subtle details suggesting folds clothing hint raised base under feet coin’s texture pitted mottled areas smoother wear rougher corroded patches.