Caption

Dupondius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous issue) of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend FAVSTINA all around. Reverse: Aeternitas standing left, right hand outstretched holding a globe with a phoenix?, left hand lowered lifting hem of robe?, legend R•?•NI in exergue, SC in fields. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: copper; diameter 24.0–26.0 mm; weight 9.72 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_353

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (3.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issue Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend FAVSTINA Reverse Aeternitas standing left right hand outstretched holding globe phoenix left hand lowered lifting hem robe legend R• •Ni exergue Sc fields 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin copper diameter 24.0–26.0 mm weight 9.72 g axis 0° circular worn object uneven rough surface irregular edges primarily brown areas darker brown small hints greenish purplish tones showing faint raised central vertical form subtle indistinct shapes photographed plain white background.