Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), busts, Vesta (mythology), imperial busts, Faustina the Elder — iconography, simpulum (attribute), palladium (attribute). Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA. Bust of the empress turned to the right, in drapery and with hair arranged in a bun on the top of the head. Pearl border. Rev. AVGVSTA. Vesta, in a veil, stands turned to the left, holding a simpulum in her right hand and a palladium in her left. Pearl border. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 3.17 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_450

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42.2Mb (2.5Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3840 x 3840 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 busts Vesta mythology imperial busts iconography simpulum attribute palladium Obv Diva Favstina Bust empress turned right drapery hair arranged bun top head Pearl border Rev Avgvsta veil stands turned left holding right hand 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.17 g axis 180° round metallic object worn surface showing side-facing human profile low relief object displays textured hair head ornamentation elevated rim decorative dots raised shapes edge suggestive symbols markings colors visible silvery gray darker gray areas small hints greenish discoloration subtle brownish tones worn spots.