Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVST—Bust of the empress turned right, draped, hair in a bun. Reverse: IVNONI REGINAE—Throne with a scepter resting on it; peacock under the throne. Pearl border. Date: 139–141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 2.98 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_374

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Favstina Avgvst Bust empress turned right draped hair bun Reverse Ivnoni Reginae Throne scepter resting peacock under throne Pearl border Date 139–141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.98 g axis 180° single round irregularly shaped coin worn textured surface shades gray dark silver showing raised rectangular panel recessed central square containing faint handlike impression coin edge uneven small nicks chips subtle areas darker patina lighter highlights across surface.