Sestertius - Faustina the Younger VENVS VICTRIX 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
Weight26 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1688, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1688
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 the Dioscuri or she-wolf and twins.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVENVS VICTRIX S C
(Translation: Venus Victrix. Senatus Consultum. Venus Victorious. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (161-176)  - -
Catalog ID8899965350
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