As - Faustina the Younger IMP VI COS III S C, Victory

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year161-176
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC III#1722, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1722
Obverse descriptionBust of Faustina II, draped, diademed, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at back of head round head, down cheek, curls, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFAVSTINA AVGVSTA
(Translation: Faustina Augusta. Faustina the venerable.)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, half-draped, standing right, fixing to a palm-tree with left hand shield inscribed VIC GER.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMP VI COS III S C
(Translation: Imperator Sextum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (161-176)  - -
Catalog ID2862713700
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