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: Vesta standing left, holding a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her outstretched right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription V ES - A all around. Iconography: Roman deities, scepters, Vesta, palladium; Faustina the Elder — iconography. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_344

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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 D IVA - FAVSTINA Reverse Vesta standing left holding statuette Athena palladium outstretched right hand scepter inscription V ES - Iconography Roman deities scepters iconography 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° round metallic object irregular edge showing wear small chips displaying raised profile human head side view surface varied textures smoothed rough areas mainly silver-gray darker gray patina faint greenish spots.