Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscribed DIVA·FAVSTINA. Reverse: Juno, veiled, standing frontally, head turned left, right hand raised, holding a long scepter in her left; inscribed AETER·NITAS. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Roman Empire, after 141. Coin; diameter ~17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_280

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscribed DIVA·FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veiled standing frontally head turned left right hand raised holding long scepter inscribed AETER·NITAS Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Roman Empire 141 Coin diameter ~17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object irregular edges displaying raised profile human head relief surrounded ring raised marks small decorative elements surface areas smooth wear darker tarnished spots slight pitting visible colors include silver-gray metal darker gray almost black tarnish.