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denarius, Roman Empire, Aurelius and Verus, 161-176 CE
denarius, Roman Empire, Aurelius and Verus, 161-176 CE
Object numberCC59.2.0889

denarius, Roman Empire, Aurelius and Verus, 161-176 CE

Date161-176 CE
CultureItalian
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.85 cm, 3.12 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
On View
Not on view
PeriodRoman Empire
Classification(s)
Denomination
Language
Minting Location
Region
Obverse Description
Bust of Faustina II draped r.  Hair is waved and fastened into bun.
Obverse Legend
FAUSTINA AUGUSTA
Obverse Translated
Faustina Augusta
Reverse Description
Draped Venus seated l. on low seat, holding Victory in r.hand and vertical sceptre  in l.
Reverse Legend
VENERI AUGUSTAE
Reverse Translated
To Venus Augusta
BibliographyBMCRE, Aurelius and Verus, 159
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denarius, Roman Empire, Aurelius and Verus, 161-176 CE
M. Aurelius and L. Verus
161-176 CE
Culture: Italian
denarius, Roman Empire, Aurelius and Verus, 161-176 CE
M. Aurelius and L. Verus
161-176 CE
Culture: Italian
denarius, Roman Empire, Aurelius and Verus, 161-176 CE
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161-176 CE
Culture: Italian
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161-176 CE
Culture: Roman
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161-176 CE
Culture: Roman
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