Object numberCC59.2.0892
denarius, Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius, 147-150 CE
Date147-150 CE
Emperor
Antoninus Pius
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.92 cm, 3.41 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
On View
Not on viewPeriodRoman Empire
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Bust of Faustina II draped r. Hair is dressed in waves with ringlets down front. It is coiled into chignon fastened with pearls on the back of her head.
FAUSTINAE AUGUSTAE PII AUGUSTI FILIAE
FAUSTINAE AUG PII AUG FIL
Faustina Augusta, daughter of Pius Augustus
Draped Venus standing l. holding apple in r. hand and rudder in l. Legend around. The type and legend on this example are very difficult to make out.
VENUS
Venus
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