Caption

Denarius, after 141. Obverse: bust of Empress Faustina the Elder (98–141) facing right, draped, hair in a bun; pearled border; legend DIV AVSTI. Reverse: hexastyle temple with a seated statue of Faustina on a podium, temple roof with central quadriga and winged Victories at the sides; pearled border; legend AED DIV FA. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Weight 3.03 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_391

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Obverse bust Empress Faustina Elder 98–141 facing right draped hair bun pearled border legend DIV AVSTI Reverse hexastyle temple seated statue Faustina podium temple roof central quadriga winged Victories sides legend AED DIV FA Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Weight 3.03 g single round coin irregular edge showing wear surface scratches colored primarily shades gray muted brown darker lighter patches coin's face raised rectangular central motif vertical ridges triangular element surrounded faint circular border shallow decorative marks rim metal surface displays small nicks slight dents.