Denarius - Faustina the Younger (VESTA; Vesta)
Obverse
Bust of Faustina II, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right.
Lettering: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Reverse
Vesta, veiled, seated left on low seat, holding palladium in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Lettering: VESTA
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Reverse Lettering
VESTA
Comments
Mass varies: 2.96–3.51 g;
Diameter varies: 16–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
