Caption

Denarius, after 141 CE. Obverse: bust of Faustina the Elder (98–141 CE), turned right, draped, hair in a bun, pearled border; inscription DIVA FAVSTINA. Reverse: Vesta standing left, right hand extended holding a palladium, left hand holding a scepter, pearled border. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Silver coin, weight 3.21 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Denarius 141 Ce Obverse bust Faustina Elder 98–141 Ce turned right draped hair bun pearled border inscription DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse Vesta standing left right hand extended holding palladium left hand holding scepter Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Silver coin weight 3.21 g round weathered metal object dark gray brown patina sits white background surface raised worn outline standing human- figure holding long thin staff rod faint suggestion outstretched arm side smaller shape near base edge irregular dented places subtle greenish darker gray discolorations across surface.