Caption

Dupondius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA · FAVS. Reverse: Female personification standing left, right hand outstretched holding a globe with a phoenix or palladion, left hand holding a long scepter or torch; circumferential legend illegible, field mark SC. After 141 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin. Diameter 25.0 mm; weight 7.70 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_370

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (1.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA · FAVS Reverse Female personification standing left right hand outstretched holding globe phoenix palladion left hand holding long scepter torch circumferential legend illegible field mark SC 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin Diameter 25.0 mm weight 7.70 g axis 0° round worn object uneven surface raised rim shown white background object primarily brown areas darker brown patches greenish discoloration surface pitted rough textures subtle raised shapes.