Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue of 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 D IVA - FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Pietas (personification) standing left, right hand raised above an altar, left hand on hip, inscription A V, V - ST A circumferential. After 141 CE, Rome, Roman Empire. Silver coin; diameter 16.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_329

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Rights managed

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55.1Mb (2.1Mb) / 14.6in x 14.6in / 4387 x 4387 (300dpi)

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 D IVA - FAVSTINA Reverse Pietas personification standing left right hand raised altar left hand hip inscription V V - St circumferential 141 Ce Rome Roman Empire Silver coin diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° round metallic object worn raised profile person's head side view showing textured hair facial features placed white background object primarily dark gray areas lighter gray highlights subtle greenish discoloration.