Caption

Denarius, after 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA — Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) turned right, wearing drapery and with hair in a bun on top of the head; pearl border. Reverse: AVGVSTA — Vesta veiled, standing left, holding a simpulum in her right hand and a palladium in her left; pearl border. Imperial busts of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) referenced; weight 3.17 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_451

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Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Denarius 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Obverse Diva Favstina Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 turned right wearing drapery hair bun top head pearl border Reverse Avgvsta Vesta veiled standing left holding simpulum right hand palladium left Imperial busts Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 referenced weight 3.17 g axis 180° round worn metal coin patina showing shades gray brown hints green featuring raised central figure long garment standing object hand surrounded several small raised marks symbols near edge coin edge appearing irregular slightly chipped places.