Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: DIVA AVG FAVSTINA — bust of the empress turned right, draped, hair in a bun on top of the head; pearl border. Reverse: AETERNITA — Venus stands turned right, lifting her veil with her right hand and holding a scepter in her left; pearl border. Imperial busts; Venus (mythology); Faustina the Elder — iconography; Venus lifting her veil — iconographic. Date: 141–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.88 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_378

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Diva Avg Favstina bust empress turned right draped hair bun top head pearl border Reverse Aeternita Venus stands lifting veil right hand holding scepter left Imperial busts Venus mythology iconography Venus lifting iconographic Date 141–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.88 g axis 180° round worn metallic object raised profile person's head relief shown right-facing profile short wavy hair visible ear facial features surface textured irregular signs wear chips edge object shades dark brown gray muted bronze subtle lighter highlights raised areas background plain white.