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Sestertius - Faustina the Younger VENVS VICTRIX 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 | 26 g |
Dimensions | 31.5 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
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Reference(s) | RIC III#1688, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1688 |
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, 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 script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | VENVS
VICTRIX S C (Translation: Venus Victrix. Senatus Consultum. Venus Victorious. Decree of the senate.) |
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Mintage | ND
(161-176) - -
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Catalog ID | 8899965350 |
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