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 in a bun; reverse: Pietas standing left, right hand raised and bent over a burning altar, left hand bent at her side; pearl border; inscriptions: Obv. D A FAV; Rv. AVGV; after 141; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 2.85 g

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_457

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Rights managed

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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 bun reverse Pietas standing left right hand raised bent burning altar left hand bent side pearl border inscriptions Obv D Fav Rv Avgv 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 2.85 g worn round object irregular edge appearing metallic dark gray brownish tones raised recessed areas creating faint central vertical shape indistinct reliefs surface scratches pits small chips rim variations lighter gray highlights darker shadowed patches across face.