Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141); issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA · FAVSTI all around. Reverse: Juno, veiled, standing frontally, head turned left, right hand raised holding a long scepter, inscription AETERNTAS (AETE · R · NITAS) all around. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_302

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA · FAVSTI Reverse Juno veiled standing frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter inscription AETERNTAS Aete · R · Nitas 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing embossed figure standing center object primarily gray darker lighter gray variations across surface subtle shiny highlights.