Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); busts; hoard from Golub; imperial busts; treasures (numism); rudder (attribute); iconography of Faustina the Elder; Fortuna (personification). Obv. DIVA FAV STINA — Bust of the empress turned to the right, in drapery and with hair arranged in a bun on the top of the head. Rv. AETERNITAS — Fortuna stands turned to the left; in her right hand she holds a sphere, in her left hand a rudder. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 2.82 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_398

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26.5Mb (1.9Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 busts hoard Golub imperial busts treasures numism rudder attribute iconography Fortuna personification Obv Diva Fav Stina Bust empress turned right drapery hair arranged bun top head Rv Aeternitas stands turned left right hand holds sphere left hand 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 2.82 g axis 180° circular worn coin uneven slightly cracked edge showing dark brown surface patches lighter brown faint greenish tint central relief depicts standing human figure long draped garment outstretched arm staff- object beside them surface displays shallow raised areas indented marks rim.