Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) as issuer. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription: D V FAV (all around). Reverse: Throne covered with drapery, a scepter leaning on it to the left, a peacock with folded tail, inscription: AETE (all around). After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.88 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_328

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription D V Fav Reverse Throne covered scepter leaning left peacock folded tail Aete 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.88 g axis 180° round worn metal object uneven slightly scalloped edge shown white background object mostly dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas shallow irregular incised lines shapes across surface suggesting worn designs side central area faint linear angular markings shallow pits small portion rim chipped.