Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: bust of the empress facing right, in drapery with hair arranged in a bun on top of the head (inscription D A FAV…). Reverse: Pietas (personification) stands facing left, right arm raised and bent at the elbow holding her hand over a burning altar, left arm bent at her side; pearl border (inscription AVGV…). After 141. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.85 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_456

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Rights managed

Available size

42.2Mb (2.2Mb) / 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 Obverse bust empress facing right drapery hair arranged bun top head inscription D Fav… Reverse Pietas personification stands left right arm raised bent elbow holding hand burning altar left arm bent side pearl border inscription AVGV… 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.85 g single round metallic object uneven worn surface rough edges shown plain white background object displays raised profile silhouette low relief irregular depressions scratches across face visible rim indentations slight chips dominant colors dark gray brownish-gray lighter gray highlights raised areas small patches muted tan.