Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of the empress turned to the right, draped, hair in a bun on top of the head; pearled border; legend ADV. DIVA AV... AVSTINA. Reverse: Venus stands turned to the right, lifting a veil with her right hand and holding a scepter in her left; pearled border; legend ...ETER NITA. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 3.37 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_375

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust empress turned right draped hair bun top head pearled border legend ADV Diva Av.. Avstina Reverse Venus stands turned lifting veil right hand holding scepter left legend ...ETER NITA 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.37 g axis 180° round metallic object worn relief profile person facing showing textured facial features visible wear small chips edges surface varied tones gray dark gray subtle brownish patina small patch greenish discoloration set white background.