Caption

Denarius, posthumous issues for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) as issuer. Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, legend DIVA • FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno in a veil stands frontally, head turned left, right hand raised and holding a long scepter in her left hand, legend AETER•NITAS. After 141 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin; silver. Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_279

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Denarius posthumous issues Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right legend DIVA • FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veil stands frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter left hand legend AETER•NITAS 141 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin silver Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile person's head textured hair defined neck shoulders object displays areas discoloration surface pitting darker patches lighter highlights rim irregular slightly indented places shallow raised markings edge Visible colors include gray dark gray small areas brownish tarnish.