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, inscription DIVA FAV–STINA around. Reverse: Juno in diadem and veil standing left, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand and a long sceptre in her left; legend I-V-N-O all around, in SC fields. After 141 CE, Roman Empire; Rome. Coin dupondius/as: diam. 25.5–27.0 mm, weight 11.50 g, axis 180°., A round, worn coin with an uneven, textured surface showing a faint raised profile of a head; the coin displays dark brown and black tones with some lighter brown patches and a slightly irregular edge.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A32_014

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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 inscription DIVA FAV–STINA Reverse Juno diadem veil standing left holding patera outstretched right hand long sceptre legend I-V-N-O SC fields 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin dupondius diam 25.5–27.0 mm weight 11.50 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven textured surface showing faint raised profile head coin displays dark brown black tones lighter brown patches slightly irregular edge.