As - Faustina the Younger VENERI VICTRICI S C, Venus and Mars

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year161-176
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight10.5 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1680, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1680
Obverse descriptionBust of Faustina II, draped, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, down cheek, curls, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFAVSTINA AVGVSTA
(Translation: Faustina Augusta. Faustina the venerable.)
Reverse descriptionVenus, half-nude, standing right, holding the right arm of Mars, standing front, head left, and holding a shield on his left arm.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVENERI VICTRICI S C
(Translation: Veneri Victrici. Senatus Consultum. To Venus, the victorious. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (161-176)  - -
Catalog ID9185110140
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