Sestertius - Faustina the Younger VENERI GENETRICI S C, Venus and Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year161-176
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 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#1679, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1679
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, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield on which, are two children.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVENERI GENETRICI S C
(Translation: Veneri Genetrici. Senatus Consultum. To mother Venus. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (161-176)  - -
Catalog ID5264695100
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