Caption

Denarius, after 141 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Obverse: DIVA AVG FA — bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) turned right, draped, hair in a top bun. Reverse: PIETA — Pietas (personification) stands turned left, right hand casting incense onto a burning altar at left, holding a ciborium. Pearl border. Imperial busts of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Elder referenced. Coin; weight 2.96 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_386

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Obverse Diva Avg Fa bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 turned right draped hair top bun Reverse Pieta Pietas personification stands turned left right hand casting incense burning altar holding ciborium Pearl border Imperial busts Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Elder referenced Coin weight 2.96 g axis 180° worn round metal coin shown white background raised profile person's head facing right coin surface textured scratches small dents faint raised decorative elements profile visible colors shades gray brown darker tarnished areas.