Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) facing right, draped, hair in a bun on top of the head; pearl border; inscription ADV. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Throne with a scepter leaning against it, peacock below the throne; pearl border; inscription IVNONI REGINAR. Date: 139–141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.13 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_372

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 facing right draped hair bun top head pearl border inscription ADV Favstina Avgvsta Reverse Throne scepter leaning peacock throne inscription IVNONI REGINAR Date 139–141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.13 g single round coin- object irregular edge shown white background displaying worn raised design textured surface shades dark brown bronze hints green patina indentations chips rim central rectangular motif carved shapes shallow relief areas surface varied shading darker brown lighter brown highlights subtle greenish spots slightly metallic sheen signs aging.