Caption

Sestertius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder 98–141; Roman empress 138–141, issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, DIVA FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Juno in veil and diadem standing left, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left; inscription IV–NO all around, in SC fields. After 141, Roman Empire; Rome mint. Coin, diameter 32.0–34.0 mm, weight 21.55 g, axis 0°., A round, worn object with an uneven edge showing a chipped section at the top, featuring a raised, elongated human-like figure in the center with a long vertical element beside it; the surface is rough and pitted with irregular texture and small areas of mottling. The predominant colors are dark brown and black with spots of green patina and hints of lighter brown along worn edges; there are faint, shallow raised shapes around the right side and along the perimeter.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_483

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48.3Mb (1.5Mb) / 13.7in x 13.7in / 4110 x 4110 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right Diva Favstina Reverse Juno veil diadem standing left holding patera outstretched right hand long scepter inscription IV–NO SC fields 141 Roman Empire Rome mint Coin diameter 32.0–34.0 mm weight 21.55 g axis 0° round worn object uneven edge showing chipped section top featuring raised elongated human- figure center long vertical element beside surface rough pitted irregular texture small areas mottling predominant colors dark brown black spots green patina hints lighter brown worn edges faint shallow shapes right side perimeter.