Caption

Dupondius/as; Faustina the Elder 98–141; Roman empress 138–141 posthumous; Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161 issuer. Bust of Faustina I in veil and drapery facing right, legend DIVA · FAVSTINA around; reverse: Pietas stands left, stretches right hand above an altar, holds a container in left hand incense. Legend AE · TE · R · NITAS all around, in SC in fields. After 141. Rome, Roman Empire. Bronze coin dupondius, diameter 26.5 mm, weight 12.25 g, axis 345°., A round, worn coin with an uneven edge showing a dark greenish-black patina mixed with brown areas; the coin's surface displays a raised, faintly detailed standing figure in the center with indistinct outlines and some textured wear; the outer rim has a dotted border and scattered raised marks, and overall the visible colors are dark green, black, and brown.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_491

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Keywords

Dupondius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Bust Faustina I veil drapery facing right legend DIVA · FAVSTINA reverse Pietas stands left stretches right hand altar holds container left hand incense Legend AE · TE · R · NITAS Sc fields 141 Rome Roman Empire Bronze coin dupondius diameter 26.5 mm weight 12.25 g axis 345° round worn coin uneven edge showing dark greenish-black patina mixed brown areas coin's surface displays raised faintly detailed standing figure center indistinct outlines textured wear outer rim dotted border scattered marks visible colors dark green black brown.