Sestertius - Faustina the Younger VENVS S C, Venus

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year145-161
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight25 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1388B, OCRE#ric.3.ant.1388B
Obverse descriptionBust of Faustina the Younger, draped, right, hair is elaborately dressed in horizontal lines with ringlets down front: it is coiled in a chignon on back of head.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFAVSTINAE AVG PII AVG FIL
(Translation: To Faustina [the Younger] the venerable, daughter of emperor [Antoninus] Pius.)
Reverse descriptionVenus, draped, standing, front, head left, holding up apple in extended right hand and resting left hand on rudder, set on ground, round which a dolphin is coiled.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVENVS S C
(Translation: Venus. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (145-161)  - -
Catalog ID8966352370
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