Caption

Denarius, after 141; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Obverse: Bust of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), imperial busts; bust of the empress turned to the right, in drapery with hair in a bun on top of the head; pearled border; legend fragment 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 fragment ETER NITA. Coin, weight 3.37 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_376

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Rights managed

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26.5Mb (2.1Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Obverse Bust Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 imperial busts bust empress turned right drapery hair bun top head pearled border legend fragment ADV Diva Av Avstina Reverse Venus stands turned lifting veil right hand holding scepter left legend fragment ETER NITA Coin weight 3.37 g axis 180° single round metal object uneven rim dark gray brown patina showing raised central figure standing person simplified limbs draped clothing surface worn textured areas shallow indentations irregular chips notches edge.