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CANCA-B163-2-7-157-RE

Metal Type:bronze
Issuing Authority: Marcus Aurelius (26 Apr 121-17 Mar 180)
Weight:8.98 g
Diameter:23.89 mm
Mint:Rome (Settlement)
Date: 161 CE - 175 CE
Denomination: as
Obverse Image Description:Bust of Faustina the Younger diademed, right.
Obverse Inscription:[FAVSTINA AVGVSTA]
Reverse Image Description:Venus seated, left, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left.
Reverse Inscription:[VENUS FELIX]. [S - C] in field to either side.


Attached People: John Bargrave (1610-1680) - Collector Marcus Aurelius (26 Apr 121-17 Mar 180) - Authority - ancient Faustina II (the Younger) (16 Feb c. 125-130-175) - Mentions or references
Bibliographic Source(s): The Roman Imperial Coinage: Volume III..., page: 348, no. 1687, notes: