Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous issue). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA • FAV. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her left, legend A • V -. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.12 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_332

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Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issue Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA • FAV Reverse Vesta standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand statuette Athena palladium legend • V - Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.12 g axis 180° round flat object metallic gray surface sits white background object irregular edges surface scratches indented grooves forming elongated shapes subtle variations gray tones faint reflective highlights.