Caption

Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) turned right, draped, hair in a top bun; pearl border; legend begins DIVA FAV (first part poorly legible). Reverse: Pietas standing left, right arm raised and bent, hand over a burning altar, left arm bent at her side; pearl border. Emperor: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 2.93 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_455

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Obverse Bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 turned right draped hair top bun pearl border legend begins Diva Fav first part poorly legible Reverse Pietas standing left right arm raised bent hand burning altar left arm bent side Emperor Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.93 g axis 180° worn round object uneven rim showing raised central figure- shape smaller raised shapes nearby surface textured aged scratches small chips predominant color dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas subtle brownish tones worn spots background white.