Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); obverse: legend DIVA AVG FAVSTINA (last part poorly legible), bust of the empress turned right, in drapery with hair in a bun; reverse: legend AETER NITAS, Venus standing turned right, lifting her veil with right hand and holding a scepter in left; 141–161 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 2.80 g; axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_389

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 obverse legend Diva Avg Favstina last part poorly legible bust empress turned right drapery hair bun reverse Aeter Nitas Venus standing lifting veil right hand holding scepter left 141–161 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 2.80 g axis 180° worn round coin uneven edge showing chips small notches primarily dark gray areas brownish patina featuring faint raised outline standing human figure draped flowing garments subtle highlights lighter gray figure's contours surface shallow scratches irregularities roughened spots metal color shifts gray brown muted greenish tones.