Caption

Sestertius, Faustina the Elder 98–141; Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issue, issuer: Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161. Draped bust of Faustina I facing right, legend DIVA FAVSTINA all around; reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a patera above an altar in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left. Legend C ONS E C R ATIO in the fields. After 141, Rome; Roman Empire. Coin sestertius, dia. 32.5–33.0 mm, weight 29.55 g, axis 180°., A round dark brown and black object with a worn surface showing the faint outline of a standing human figure holding a long staff, with subtle lighter brown edge wear and a few small areas of lighter brown patina across the surface.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_481

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Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issue issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Draped bust Faustina I facing right legend DIVA FAVSTINA reverse Vesta standing left holding patera altar outstretched right hand long scepter Legend C ONS E C R ATIO fields 141 Rome Roman Empire Coin sestertius dia 32.5–33.0 mm weight 29.55 g axis 180° round dark brown black object worn surface showing faint outline standing human figure holding long staff subtle lighter brown edge wear small areas lighter brown patina across surface.