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Sestertius - Faustina the Younger VENVS FELIX S C, Venus and Victory
| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
| Year | 161-176 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.2 g |
| Dimensions | 30.5 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular)
Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | RIC III#1686, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1686 |
| Obverse description | Bust 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 script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
(Translation: Faustina Augusta. Faustina the venerable.) |
| Reverse description | Venus, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | VENVS
FELIX S C
(Translation: Venus Felix. Senatus Consultum. Venus bringing fortune. Decree of the senate.) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND
(161-176) - -
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| Catalog ID | 8731921950 |
| Comments | |
