Caption

Denarius, after 141. Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA — Bust of Faustina the Elder turned right, draped, hair in a top bun; pearled border. Reverse: AETER NITA — Juno standing left, right hand raised, holding a scepter in left; pearled border. Roman Empire (Rome), weight 3.19 g, axis 180°. Makers: Antoninus Pius (emperor 138–161) / Faustina the Elder (empress 138–141).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_393

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Obverse Diva Favstina Bust Faustina Elder turned right draped hair top bun pearled border Reverse Aeter Nita Juno standing left right hand raised holding scepter Roman Empire Rome weight 3.19 g axis 180° Makers Antoninus Pius emperor 138–161 empress 138–141 round worn metallic object dark gray silver surface showing areas lighter highlights small greenish spots featuring embossed partially eroded human figure holding vertical staff pole surrounded scattered arrangement shallow irregular marks carved shapes edges.