Caption

Denarius, after 141 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Obverse: DIVA FAVSTINA — bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) turned right, in drapery with hair arranged in a bun. Reverse: AVGVSTA — throne with a wreath lying on it and a scepter resting against it. Imperial busts of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Elder; iconography includes throne. Coin; weight 3.01 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_460

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Keywords

Denarius 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Obverse Diva Favstina bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 turned right drapery hair arranged bun Reverse Avgvsta throne wreath lying scepter resting Imperial busts Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 iconography includes Coin weight 3.01 g axis 180° round worn coin irregular scalloped edge showing raised central design resembling framed rectangular motif vertical supports horizontal element top surface textured scratches pits small greenish spot near center coin primarily gray areas darker gray subtle brownish tones background plain white.