Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend 'D·VA - FAVSTI, A' all around. Reverse: Juno, veiled, stands frontally, turns head left, right hand raised holding long scepter, legend 'AE·E - R - NITAS' all around. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.97 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_299

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend D·Va - Favsti A Reverse Juno veiled stands frontally turns head left right hand raised holding long scepter Ae·E - R - Nitas 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 2.97 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object uneven edge showing raised central figure standing holding long vertical object hand extending hand outward surface scratches dents areas darker tarnish object primarily silver-gray darker gray blackened patches slight highlights metal reflective background plain white.