Object numberCC59.2.0563
as, Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius, 150-152 CE
Date150-152 CE
Emperor
Antoninus Pius
CultureRoman
MediumAes
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 2.77 cm, 8.81 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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Not on viewPeriodRoman Empire
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Circle of dots around outside of coin. Bust of Faustina II, draped r., The hair is elaborately dressed in horizontal lines, with ringlets down the front. It is coiled on back of head in a chignon, fastened with pearls.
FAUSTINA AUGUSTA ANTONINI AUGUSTI PII FILIA
FAVSTINA AVG PII AVG FIL
Faustina Augusta daughter of Antoninus Augustus Pius
Circle of dots around outside of coin. Venus veiled, draped, standing front, head r. Her r. hand draws veil from head. She holds up apple in l. S C, low in field.
VENUS SENATUS CONSULTO
V E N V S S C
Venus. By decree of the senate.
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