Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), posthumous portrait. Obverse: bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, inscription DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Aeternitas seated on a throne to left, holding a globe with a phoenix in outstretched right hand and a long scepter in left; inscription AETER•N S in fields, SC. After 141, Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; bronze; diameter 30.5 mm; weight 23.50 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_148

License type

Rights managed

Available size

43.5Mb (2.1Mb) / 13.0in x 13.0in / 3901 x 3901 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous portrait Obverse bust Faustina I draped facing right inscription DIVA AVG • FAVSTINA Reverse Aeternitas seated throne left holding globe phoenix outstretched right hand long scepter inscription AETER•N S fields Sc 141 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter 30.5 mm weight 23.50 g axis 0° round worn coin textured uneven surface showing seated figure profile draped flowing garments resting chair figure hold object hand leans vertical element coin's coloration predominantly dark brown areas lighter brown small patches greenish discoloration rim irregular relief details shallow eroded traces raised dots beading part edge.