Caption

Sestertius, Faustina the Elder 98–141; Roman empress 138–141 posthumous, Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161 issuer. Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right; legend: A - FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand above an altar and a long scepter in her left. Legend: C ONSE - CRATIO all around; in SC. fields. After 141, Rome; Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 31.5–33.0 mm; weight 22.65 g; axis 180°., A round, worn coin with a dark brown and black patina showing a standing figure in relief holding a long staff and a shallow dish, with the figure draped in flowing garments and a small raised object nearby; the coin edge is irregular and the surface shows areas of darker spotting and lighter brown highlights.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_479

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Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend - Favstina Reverse Vesta standing left holding patera outstretched right hand altar long scepter Legend C Onse - Cratio Sc fields 141 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 31.5–33.0 mm weight 22.65 g axis 180° round worn coin dark brown black patina showing standing figure relief holding long staff shallow dish figure draped flowing garments small raised object nearby coin edge irregular surface areas darker spotting lighter brown highlights.