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Sestertius of Faustina II

Sestertius of Faustina II

r. 161-175

Faustina II

Roman

Obv.: bust, dr. r., diadem two rows of pearls Rev.: Venus, standing, dr., head r., r. breast bare, holding palladium in extended r. hand, shield on a base/helmnet; on shield: the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Middle

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