Caption

Sestertius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription IVA - FAVSTINA all around. Reverse: Juno in a veil standing left, right hand outstretched, holding a scepter in the left, inscription AETE - R - NITA - all around, in SC fields. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (sestertius): diameter 31.0–33.0 mm, weight 25.40 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A54_457

License type

Rights managed

Available size

48.7Mb (3.9Mb) / 13.8in x 13.8in / 4127 x 4127 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription IVA - FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veil standing left right hand outstretched holding scepter inscription AETE - R - NITA - SC fields Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin sestertius diameter 31.0–33.0 mm weight 25.40 g axis 0° round worn metal coin patina showing brown dark brown greenish slight purplish tones coin’s surface features raised worn outline standing human figure draped flowing garments long staff pole figure slightly side arm extended coin edge irregular slightly dented background uneven discoloration small areas darker corrosion.