Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend FAVSTI[A?] (fragmentary). Reverse: Juno in a veil stands frontally, head turned left, right hand raised holding a long scepter, legend (fragmentary) — AETER[NITAS?] (letters E R NITAS noted). Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141 CE, Roman Empire, Rome. Bronze/AE? coin. Diameters noted 17.0 mm and 18.5 mm, weight 2.97 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_298

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend FAVSTI A fragmentary Reverse Juno veil stands frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter legend Aeter Nitas letters E R NITAS noted Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Ce Roman Empire Rome Bronze Ae coin Diameters noted 17.0 mm 18.5 mm weight 2.97 g axis 180° worn round metal object uneven edge showing raised profile person visible hair headband fillet surrounded dotted border irregular surface texture colors include shades gray dark gray small areas greenish patina.