Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer); Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumously). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery to the right, inscription DIVA AVG FAVSTINA. Reverse: Aeternitas seated on a throne to the left; in her outstretched right hand she holds a globe with a phoenix, in her left hand a long scepter, inscription AETER N S (in SC fields). After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (sestertius), bronze; diameter 30.5 mm, weight 23.50 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_147

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumously Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery right inscription DIVA AVG FAVSTINA Reverse Aeternitas seated throne left outstretched right hand holds globe phoenix left hand long scepter inscription AETER N S in SC fields 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin sestertius bronze diameter 30.5 mm weight 23.50 g axis 0° round worn coin raised profile person facing showing detailed hair draped garment surface textured pitted appearance dark brown patina areas lighter brown highlights slight greenish undertones edges.