Caption

Sestertius, Faustina the Elder 98–141; Roman empress 138–141 posthumously, issued by Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA · FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a statuette of Athena palladion in her outstretched right hand and a scepter in her left; legend AVGVSTA all around, SC in fields. After 141, Roman Empire; Rome. Coin: diameter 29.0 mm; weight 19.70 g; axis 345°., A round, worn object with an uneven surface and a slightly irregular rim, showing a mix of dark brown, black, and lighter brown tones; the center has a vertical, slightly raised area with a smoother lighter brown patch, while the surrounding areas show rough, pitted textures and mottled dark brown and black shading.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_477

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43.5Mb (1.6Mb) / 13.0in x 13.0in / 3901 x 3901 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumously issued Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA · FAVSTINA Reverse Vesta standing left holding statuette Athena palladion outstretched right hand scepter legend AVGVSTA Sc fields 141 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 29.0 mm weight 19.70 g axis 345° round worn object uneven surface slightly irregular rim showing mix dark brown black lighter brown tones center vertical slightly raised area smoother lighter brown patch surrounding areas rough pitted textures mottled dark brown black shading.