1976.40.468: As of Faustina II, Rome
Coins
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1976.40.468
- People
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Faustina II, Roman (r. 161-175)
- Title
- As of Faustina II, Rome
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 161-176
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
- Period
- Roman Imperial period, Middle
- Culture
- Roman
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/179425
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Bronze
- Metal
- AE
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 11.27 g
- Die Axis
- 7
- Denomination
- as
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: FAVSTINA AVGUSTA
- Reverse Inscription: VENERI / VICTRICI
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- BMC IV, 999, p. 543
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from Harvard College Library
- Accession Year
- 1976
- Object Number
- 1976.40.468
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
-
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obverse: Draped bust of Faustina , r.
Reverse: Venus, naked to waist, with both hands grasping r. arm of Mars, helmeted, holding round shield on l. arm and parazonium just below shield
Verification Level
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