Caption

Dupondius/as; Faustina the Elder 98–141; Roman empress 138–141 posthumously; Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161 issuer. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Aeternitas personification in a veil sits on a star-studded globe to the left, right hand outstretched, holding a scepter in the left; legend AETER•N ITAS around, in the SC. section. After 141, Roman Empire; Rome mint. Coin; diameter 24.0–25.5 mm, weight 8.50 g, axis 180°., A dark round object with an uneven surface showing worn raised shapes and contours, displaying a mix of dark brown and black tones with some lighter brown highlights; the object sits against a white background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_486

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumously Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Aeternitas personification veil sits star-studded globe left right hand outstretched holding scepter legend AETER•N ITAS Sc section 141 Roman Empire Rome mint Coin diameter 24.0–25.5 mm weight 8.50 g axis 180° dark round object uneven surface showing worn raised shapes contours displaying mix dark brown black tones lighter brown highlights object sits white background.